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Atlantic Coast Surf School

Learn how to surf and have fun!

We search and choose the best spot from Santa Cruz to Peniche, and the best conditions for the surf lessons! We provide top quality surfboards and wetsuits for you! You will learn fast – we adjust the right technique for you, with you and for your personal experience. Surfing in Portugal? Surf in Santa Cruz!

Great spot!

Praia Azul and Santa Cruz are a great visit card for waves, beaches and surf in Portugal. Waves for all surfing levels, with point breaks and beach breaks away from the crowd.

Local knowledge

To ensure our guests have the best possible experience learning surf, at affordable prices.

Excellent accommodation

Right at the beach and off the beaten path, on a deluxe accommodation or a surf camp in Santa Cruz. You choose!

Safe and fun enviroment

Our Surf Lessons

Surf lessons with personalized teaching and top quality material. On our surf lessons you will have one of many different surfboards and a warm wetsuits, for Summer or Winter. Surfing is not a sport to be learned in one day – the more time you are spending with us, the bigger your progress will be.

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Surf Camp

Surf Camp for amazing surf holidays and lasting memories! Learn how to surf with amazing waves and friends!
  • Private, double or shared rooms
  • Choose Surf Course or Surf & Chill
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Trekking tour
  • Endless barbecue sessions
surfer in Praia Azul, Santa Cruz, Portugal

1 day surf lessons

2 x day. One day of surf lessons is the best option to learn and acquire new concepts and enjoy surfing in a relax and fun way.
  • 2 lessons of 1.5 hours each
  • Surfboard & wetsuit included
  • Insurance
  • Small groups
  • Excellent student to instructor ratio

5 days Surf Lessons

Have 1 or 2 surf lesson per day. The best option to learn surfing!
  • 1 or 2 Surf Lesson x day
  • 5 or 10 Surf Lesson of 1.5 hours
  • Surfboard & wetsuit included
  • Insurance
  • Excellent student to instructor ratio

Single surf lesson

We treat surfers of all levels individually, to give them the best support and help to advance fast.
  • Surf Lesson of 1.5 hours
  • Surfboard & wetsuit included
  • Insurance
  • Small groups
  • Excellent student to instructor ratio

Private surf course

For everyone who seeks even faster improvement, you will benefit from intensive and individual supervision.
  • Surf Lesson of 1,5 hours
  • Private lesson
  • Surfboard & wetsuit included
  • Insurance
  • Beginners take-off on the first day
Surf’s Up

Feel safe in the ocean

In a safe and fun enviroment – with qualified Surf Instructors and lifeguards – on the beautiful West coast of Portugal, known as the European Gold Coast. The surf camp and surf school in Santa Cruz – Portugal.

Atlantic Coast Surf School team has more than 10 years of professional surf coaching. Benefit from our experience to have an unforgettable surf holiday experience.

  • Surf lessons
    On our surf lessons you will have one of many diferent surfboards and a warm wetsuits, for Summer or Winter.
  • Surf & Accommodations
    Stay on a Surf Camp in Santa Cruz, on a self-catering private apartments located right on the beach, with a ocean view swimming pool or on a private villa.
  • Surf Packages
    We offer private and group surf lessons for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers .
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

What our guests say about us

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Hana Anane
I had a super fun week with Atlantic Coast Surf School. The team is great, amazing Volunteers too. They really adjusted the level of the lessons on me and I was able to improve my surfing a lot. Great experience!
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Fabian Müller
Right place for everybody who wants to learn surfing! Besides being a super fun guy, Pedro is a extraorinary surf coach who is always after the improvement of your skills! Thank you for a great surf week!
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Sarah Mayr
We had an amazing experience during our surf camp (we stayed at the surf house!) and even came back for a lesson during a roadtrip through Portugal. Everyone is super nice and Pedro is an amazing surf coach!
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Tuvali Mossvik
This surf school is the best! The instructors are fantastic, and the people you meet are so much fun. I’ve made lifelong friends here! I can't wait to come back for more unforgettable memories and awesome waves!
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Clémentine Kaiser
We had a great time with Pedro and were able to improve our surfing ! Passionate and thoughtful about giving us the best waves and experiences. Thx so much for your advices ! It was awesome.
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Roland Hofstetter
Organization team, surf instructors and the communication with Pedro was very good. We can highly recommend this surf school if you are planning to learn or do a surf vacation in this region. Thank you again!
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Sandra Rosca
I love it! Great people and instructors! The accommodation was very nice and cousy and I really recommend because have a nice views in Santa Cruz! I will come back for more surf holidays! Thank you Atlantic Coast Surf School!
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Lian Ka Tjoa
We enjoyed the surf lessons from Pedro and João a lot. Always relaxed and fun. They are really very good and professional surfing teachers. Very nice crew as well.

Atlantic Coast SURF SCHOOL

Additional Services

In addition to our awesome surf coaching options, you can personalize even more your surf trip with our services and extras. These will ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible!

Surf Rentals

Customize your experience. We have top quality surf rentals and other travelling gear, even if you don’t take our lessons.

Surf & Explore Packages

Get one of our most popular travelling packages – Explore & Surf course. The ultimate surf experience!

Long term Surf Coaching

Sign up for a package of surf lessons in Santa Cruz. Our school is in Praia Azul (next to the Hotel Praia Azul restaurant). This package is not a touristic package!

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