Surf Lesson - Beginner - Karma Surf School

BEGINNER SURF LESSONS

Beginner surf classes are ideal for those who want to learn how to surf or need a refresher surfing whitewater mastering turns, walking on the board or attack the first small unbroken (green) waves.

The goal is to manage a take-off and surf a broken wave (whitewater) standing up, including safety and material knowledge, warm up exercises and lots of fun.

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Beginner Surf Lesson
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from €60

Beginner Surf Lesson Algarve

Algarve, Portugal

beginner

group or private lesson

from 40€

Beginner Surf Lesson Lisbon Area

Lisbon Area, Portugal

beginner

group or private lesson

from €60

Intermediate Surf Lesson Algarve

Algarve, Portugal

intermediate

small group or private lesson

from €45

Intermediate Surf Lesson Lisbon Area

Lisbon Area, Portugal

intermediate

small group or private lesson

WHAT WE TEACH TO SURF BEGINNERS

Safety instructions

Basic knowledge of material & surf conditions

Positioning & posture on the board

Getting out / paddling out

Reading waves / wave selection

how to stand up / take off in 3 steps

Going right & left in whitewater waves

How to fall

BEGINNER SURF LESSONS

Learn to surf or improve your surfing skills!

ALGARVE LISBON AREA

WHY LEARN TO SURF WITH US

SAFETY's FIRST

We follow and teach all necessary safety precautions. All guides are fully qualified (FPS/ISA) and hold ocean-lifesaver license.

FUN

Its all about fun, love for the ocean and a good laugh in good company. Surfing is fun all the way and you'll enjoy every minute of it for sure!

QUALITY

Small groups and student-teacher ratio of max. 4:1 ensure high quality surfing lessons with maximum individual attention.

PASSION

Because we just love surfing and being in the water, we put all our passion into teaching you. You will feel the difference!

Testimonials

Don't look further. Best surf lesson for beginners you can get in Portugal!! I took already 2 courses elsewhere, but after this one week here with the guys I finally learned how to surf and surfed my first green waves! Everyone friendly and nice, too. Best choice!

Daniel M.

- New York, United States

Brilliant! I stood up and surfed already on the first day. Super friendly, good explanations, 100% attention, small waves good for learning. You guys rock!

Martha

Paris, France

My wife, and 2 kids (8,12) stayed for 1 week at the Yoga & Surf Retreat and altogether learned surfing. The kids did totally enjoy it and learned a lot about the ocean. The coaches took extremely good care of them and we were super relaxed too. Staff was super friendly and patient. Absolutely recommended! We will be back next year!

Mueller family

- Stuttgart, Germany

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FAQs

Do I Need to Be a Good Swimmer?

You should at least be able to swim on your own. Although you will be connected to your floating surfboard by a leash and beginners courses are held in waist to chest-high water, already small waves can push you out of balance. For safety reasons kids lessons will be held with student-teacher-ration of 4:1 max.

Am I considered a beginner?

We would evaluate you as a beginner, if you have never surfed before or you have already had a few lessons or water-time and getting up (take-off) and surfing broken waves (whitewater) as well as changing directions is still challenging. Also paddling out and catching small (knee to waist-high) green waves on your own is barely makeable using a large softboard or a hardboard.

What do I need to bring?

For surfing you will get all material from us. This includes wetsuit, board and leash. You should have a towel and bikini/shorts/speedo to wear underneath the wetsuit, if you prefer to. We do recommend bringing sun screen (or blocker/ zinc) and something cozy to wear (hoodie, beanie) after the surf lesson in case the weather and water conditions might cool you down a bit.

Which surf spots are we surfing?

Since we are a mobile surf school, we will choose the best beach break for you to surf, depending on wind / wave conditions and according to your skills and goals. The surf spot will be announced before the lesson. We will surf beaches at the south and the west coast in a radius of about 45 minutes driving from our surf schools base, usually choosing the nearest best surf spot possible.

Should I start on a Longboard or a Shortboard?

All beginners start on a soft longboard in order to ensure best surfing experience and learning curve and lowest risk of injuries. It takes a while until you will step up your game and be able to surf a shorboard. But for now, dont worry about it. Focus on catching and riding as many waves as possible.

GROUP SURFING LESSONS

Learning to surf in a group of like-minded people means also connecting and sharing the fun!

Beginner group sizes vary due to demand, might be around 12. For safety reasons and in order to give sufficient attention to each participant, we teach with a student-instructor ratio of max. 4:1, so everyone is always looked after and gets instant feedback. Kids will enjoy special attention and groups might be split into different levels.

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PRIVATE SURFING LESSONS

You are on tight schedule and want 100% attention and maximum success rate without having to share the surf teacher?

With the 1:1 personal coaching option you will get full attention and have instant feedback on every ride to maximize your learning success. Choice of date and time, surf spot and training goals can be tailored even more individually according to your skills and needs. Your dedicated surf coach will be on your side all the time.

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LEARN TO SURF - COURSE (5 CONSECUTIVE LESSONS)

Booking 5 consecutive lessons will help to learn how to surf minimum broken waves standing up – guaranteed
On top of regular beginners’ lessons contents you will learn more in-depth:

SURF SAFETY

Reading & evaluating the surf spot / conditions

wave height, period and match of skills and fitness

identify and understand currents & hazards

select best spot to enter the water

priority rules (surf etiquette)

SURF SKILLS

Reading waves (wave selection)

sitting on the board and turning 180°

Paddling into waves (no more being pushed in)

Take-off in one move (jumping up)

Try to surf first small green (unbroken) waves

LEARN TO SURF COURSE

Only 5 consecutive surf lessons and you will be able to surf!

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