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Surf school and camp on the Atlantic

Surftheswell.

Glossy 3D surfboard riding the crest of the wave

Swell is a surf school and camp on the Atlantic coast. Lessons from 45 euro, 7-day camps from 590 euro, and a beach that works 300 days a year.

Drag the swell. Your level at 1.4 m Intermediate Green waves, 2 h coached, from €55

Pick your
wave.

Three levels, groups of six at most, boards and wetsuits included in every lesson.

Your level 3D lifebuoy 01 / Whitewater

Beginner

0.5 to 1 m, sandy bottom

  • Soft-top board, 4/3 wetsuit
  • Pop-up drills on the sand
  • First waves in the first hour
€452 h lesson
max 6 people
Your level 3D water drop 02 / Green waves

Intermediate

1 to 2 m, beach and reef

  • Paddle out past the break
  • Bottom turns and trimming
  • Wave choice and etiquette
€552 h coached
max 5 people
Your level 3D shark fin in the water 03 / Point breaks

Pro

2 to 3 m, point and reef

  • Video review after every session
  • Cutbacks, barrels, airs
  • Guided to the best break of the day
€702 h + video
max 3 people

Days.
One coast.

A week in the surf house, ten lessons and a van that goes wherever the swell is best. Tap a day.

From€590
7 nights surf house10 lessonsBoard and wetsuitBreakfast every dayVan transfers
300Surf
days
a year
3D thermometer
18°C
Average water

The beach faces the open Atlantic, so there is swell nearly every day. Winter brings the big days, summer the small and friendly ones.

Oct
2.0 m19°C27 SwellWaterSurf days

Best month for intermediates. 4/3 wetsuit.

Best seasonSelected month
3D surfboard for rent 3D flip-flops

Rent a
board.

  • Soft-top 8'0First waves, very stable
    €15/ day
  • Mid-length 7'2Green waves, easy paddling
    €20/ day
  • Shortboard 6'0Steep faces and turns
    €25/ day
  • Wetsuit 4/3Warm enough all year
    €10/ day
Reserve a board

Your
coaches.

3D coach whistle
ID14yrs

Inês Duarte

Head coach. ISA Level 2, grew up on this beach.

TR11yrs

Tomás Reis

Pro coach. Former national team, reads a reef like a book.

MO7yrs

Maya Okafor

Beginners and kids. Lifeguard, endlessly patient.

LB9yrs

Leo Brandt

Camp lead and video analysis. Drives the van.

4.9

From 1,280 reviews

3D seashell
I stood up on my third wave and could not stop grinning for the rest of the week. Maya is magic.
Hannah K., beginner, 7-day camp
They drove us to a point break I would never have found. Best two-metre day of my life.
Jonas W., intermediate, 5 lessons
The video review fixed a bottom turn I had been doing wrong for ten years. Worth every euro.
Sofia M., pro coaching

Book your
wave.

Pick a level and a day. We hold the spot and send the details by email. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

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What
Level
Day
People
1
Total, 1 person€55

Good
questions.

3D sunscreen tube
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You should be comfortable in the water, but beginner lessons are in waist-deep whitewater with a coach within arm's reach.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. Boards and wetsuits are included in every lesson and camp.

How cold is the water?

Between 15 and 20 degrees depending on the month, 18 on average. A 4/3 wetsuit keeps you warm all year.

What if there are no waves?

With 300 surf days a year it is rare. If the sea is flat we move your lesson for free or run a skate-and-theory session.

How big are the groups?

Six people for beginners, five for intermediates, three for pro coaching. Private lessons are available too.

Can I cancel?

Lessons can be cancelled free up to 48 hours before. Camps can be moved to another week up to 14 days before.