Family / small-group lesson — 90 min
Instant book- Private group · max 3
Up to 3 people, perfect for families or small friend groups.
Ericeira Surf Co.
Boutique school in Ericeira focused on small-group lessons with experienced Portuguese coaches.
About Ericeira Surf Co.
How we teach
A relaxed, family-run approach to learning in Ericeira: clear fundamentals, plenty of one-to-one attention, and lessons matched to the day's conditions so you are always surfing the right wave for your level.
LanguagesEnglish · Portuguese
Why book with this school
- Established 200917 years teaching surf
- 9,000+ studentsTaught to surf with us
Accredited & affiliated
ISA-affiliated · Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS) · ASI accredited
Affiliations stated by the provider.
Courses & lessons
Beginner private — 90 min
Instant book- Private · 1-on-1
Private beginner lesson with Joao at Foz do Lizandro.
Facilities & equipment
- Board included
- Wetsuit included
- Shuttle to beach
- Parking
- Hot showers
- Wetsuit & board storage
Check availability
Pick a lesson and a day to see open times.
July 2026
Location & getting there
Meeting point
Our base is on Rua de Santo António, a two-minute walk up from the Ribeira d'Ilhas seafront. Meet at the blue door with the boards outside — wetsuits, hot showers and a drying room are on site, with parking just across the street.
Reviews
4.77 reviews
Instruction4.9
Safety4.8
Value4.7
Equipment4.7
Communication4.8
Location4.7
- 5.0
Best surf school in Ericeira
Local knowledge, proper safety culture and coaches who actually care about your progression. Quality boards and wetsuits included. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
- 4.0
Solid value, popular spots get busy
Genuinely good coaching and a great safety briefing. Ribeira d'Ilhas can get crowded on a clean day, but they positioned us well away from the more advanced surfers. Would book again.
- 5.0
Easy booking, top instructors
Communication before the lesson was great, meeting point at Ribeira d'Ilhas was easy, and the instructor adapted the plan when the wind picked up. Felt safe and learned loads.
- 5.0
Safety-first and seriously fun
As a parent I appreciated how carefully they assessed my teenager before going out. Constant supervision, clear hand signals, and brand-new soft-tops. We have already rebooked.
Meet your host
Luca & Ericeira Surf Co.Local school built around the Ericeira reefsHosting since 2009 · Ericeira, Portugal
4.516 reviews
2listings
I grew up surfing the points around Ericeira and have been teaching here since the school opened. We keep classes small and pick the spot to match the day, so beginners and improvers both get waves they can actually ride.
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Cancellation
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your lesson start time.
Weather & swell
No surf, no problem. If conditions are flat or unsafe, the school reschedules you: message them to pick a new time.
What's provided
Most lessons include a board and wetsuit, see each lesson for exactly what's provided.
Fitness & effort
Easy-going pace. No experience or special fitness needed, most first-timers manage fine.
Swimming
You need to be able to swim to join a lesson: confident in open water, not just a pool.
Minimum age
All ages welcome, message the school about lessons for young children.
Before you arrive
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and water, and arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted.