Fantastic surf courses for beginner surfers!
Fantastic surf courses for beginner surfers!
If you’ve never surfed before or had a couple of lessons and want to go over basics one more time, our dedicated surf instructors will get you up on your feet and progressing in just one week.
You won't be stuck on one beach! We have the freedom to explore all our great surf beaches, so we can hunt down the best mellow waves that are perfect for beginners!
We recruit only the best surf instructors! With at least 2 seasons under there belts, our surf coaches are all highly experienced and passionate about delivering top quality lessons.
Our surf coaching techniques will have you progressing from the white water to paddling outback to catch your first green wave by the end of the week!
You'll receive a video coaching session, so you can see yourself surfing! It’s a great coaching tool to see how to improve your pop up, stance, positioning and learning when to start paddling!
"This will be my 5th year as a Surf Instructor and 3rd year teaching in the Algarve! We’ve got a great team of instructors, who will get you up and riding in no time. The waves here are perfect for learning, not too big and nice and mellow. We love sharing the stoke with our guests as they catch their first waves!" "
Get out of the white water on our Intermediate Surf Course!
Get out of the white water on our Intermediate Surf Course!
Feel like your surfing is not progressing? You’re out of the white water but your wave count isn’t something to write home about.
Working with Jan, our specialist Intermediate Surf Coach, you'll have fantastic coaching to progress your surfing in just 1 week.
At the beginning of the week, we'll access your level and group you with others of the same level. Starting off on fun sized waves to work on technique and moving onto bigger waves by the end of the week to push your surfing to the next level!
Jan is a fantastic surf coach! Running Tiny Whale's Intermediate Surf Weeks the past two years, Jan's coaching techniques and course structure has proven progression for every guest.
With video coaching, in water tuition and theory lessons, you'll build confidence, read the waves better and catch more waves than ever.
Intermediate Surf Coach
Surfing for 16 years
ASI qualified Surf Instructor for 8 years
Working with us for 4 years
Fantastic local knowledge, lived in the Algarve for 5 years
You won't be stuck to one beach all week, hoping to get lucky with the waves. We'll be chasing down the best waves for your level, to ensure progression!
Our Intermediate Course includes 2 video coaching sessions. One to set up goals for the week and one mid week to track your progression!
With small group sizes, you'll get plenty of tuition from Jan. He'll be out back with you, helping you choose the right waves and building your confidence in bigger waves.
Our Advanced Surf Bootcamp will progress your surfing in just 1 week!
Our Advanced Surf Bootcamp will progress your surfing in just 1 week!
Most surf camps won’t cater for advanced surfers, only offering surf guiding options. However, we work with specialist an advanced surf coach Justin West to offer great excellent coaching to push your surfing to the next level.
Surf Coach for 2 National Champions
Personal Trainer for 2 Professional Surfers
Over 30 years surfing experience
20 years surf coaching experience
BSA Level 3 Surf Coach and Competition Judge
FPOS Royal Marine Commandos
Advanced level surfers require more a individualised coaching structure, so by keeping group sizes small, we can ensure every surfer gets dedicated tuition to get the most out of their week
At the start of the week Justin will analysis your surfing and set personal goals for the week along with step by step advice on how to reach them.
With 3 video coaching sessions throughout the week, you’ll be able to see yourself surfing to give you a better understanding of improvements you’ll be working on in the week.
With in water tuition you’ll receive instant feedback on your surfing. We’ll head out on bigger waves, to build your confidence so you can push yourself on your next surf trip.
Bootcamps like this normally cost a fortune! Remember to thank us when you win at BUCS!