Beginner Surf Lessons in the Azores

Learn to surf safely and confidently with local guidance and the right conditions for beginners.

🏖️ Is This Surf Lesson Right for You?

First time surfing
Tried once and want to feel more confident
Not sure where or when to surf
Want a relaxed, safe introduction

If you’re new to surfing, the right conditions matter more than strength or fitness.

This experience is designed to make your first sessions fun, safe, and memorable.

Beginner’s Guide to Surfing in the Azores:
Tips, Spots and Rentals

The waves are powerful in the island, choose a day with mild wind and small waves to go surf (0.5m)
Don’t rent boards if you can’t read the conditions well. Book surf lessons to improve faster.
Relax, the Azores is the best choice for learning how to surf.

🌦️Berginners Surf Conditions in the Azores

Surf conditions vary greatly, but here are some important points for beginners to know:

Water Temperature:
Ranges from 16°C in winter to 27°C in summer.
Surfers wear a 3/2mm wetsuit in spring and autumn, and summer time we go with just shorts.
Wind Patterns: Not windy.

Tides: Always in the low tide.
Wave Height: From 0.4m up to 1m.

🏄‍♀️How Your Beginner Surf Lesson Works

We check conditions for beginner-friendly waves
I connect you with the best available surf school
You surf in safe, soft conditions
Equipment and instruction included
You leave smiling and confident

What You’ll Learn in Your First Surf Lesson

Ocean safety basics
How to stand up correctly
How to catch your first waves
Board control and balance
Surf etiquette

🏄 Why Surfing the Azores Is Different for Beginners

Conditions change quickly
Some spots are not beginner-friendly
Timing and tide matter
Choosing the right beach makes all the difference

With local guidance, beginners surf gentle waves in the right places instead of struggling or feeling overwhelmed.

Shark Safety Tips for Surfing in the Azores:
What You Need to Know

People ask about it sometimes, there is a common saying for this: Sharks are there, they have preferences of spots to eat and in the Azores is not the one they like because of the water’s temperature.