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Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal

Ericeira Waves Surf School

Ericeira Waves Surf School is a surf school in Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal.

Ericeira Waves has operated in Ericeira since 2014 (Cosmic Waves, Lda). The about page says the school was founded by surfers who grew up in the water at Ribeira d'Ilhas and now works exclusively at that beach. Instructors are described as Portuguese Surf Federation (FPS) certified with Water Safety Specialist qualifications. Co-founders named on the site: Mário Santos, Miguel Dias and Bruno Amorim.

Services

  • Group surf lessons
  • Private surf lessons
  • Kids surf lessons
  • Surf coaching
  • Gear rental (boards, wetsuits, e-bikes)
  • Gift voucher

Lessons

  • Group surf lessons — 2h; beginners and intermediates; max 5 students (beginner) or 4 (intermediate) per instructor; board, wetsuit, certified instructor, water safety, insurance, shower
  • Private surf lessons — 2h; any level; 1-on-1 (pairs and small families also mentioned)
  • Kids surf lessons — 2h; ages 8 to 15; max 5 kids per instructor
  • Surf coaching — 2h; beginner to advanced; in-water feedback with video analysis

Rentals

  • Softboard, hardboard, shortboard, epoxy board
  • Board + wetsuit combos
  • Wetsuit 4/3mm
  • Booties
  • City e-bike with racks, mountain bike, MTB e-bike, fat tyre e-bike

Prices

  • Group surf lesson (1 session) €45
  • Group surf lessons pack of 5 €200
  • Private surf lesson (1 person) €120
  • Private surf lesson (2 people) €200
  • Kids surf lesson (1 session) €45
  • Kids surf lessons pack of 5 €200
  • Surf coaching (1 person) €150
  • Surf coaching (2 people) €240
  • Surf coaching (3 people) €300

Surf spots served

Ribeira d'Ilhas

When to go

Site states consistent Atlantic swell year-round; summer bookings described as filling fast.