Surf Sessions
Personal, tide-aligned surf coaching in Armação de Pêra, Algarve, Portugal
Surfing is a conversation with the ocean — and learning it well begins with safety, trust, and presence.
I offer small-group and private surf lessons designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you’re stepping onto a board for the first time or refining your technique with more awareness and confidence.
These lessons are practical, structured, and personal — guided with care, experience, and respect for the ocean.
What Makes These Surf Lessons Different
Small groups only — no crowds, no rush
- Personal coaching adapted to your level and body
- Tide- and condition-aligned sessions
- Calm, supportive learning environment
- Focus on understanding the ocean, not just standing up
You won’t be pushed or compared.
Progress happens naturally, at your own rhythm.
What We Work On
Each session is shaped by the conditions and by you, but may include:
- ocean awareness and safety,
- reading waves and positioning,
- timing, paddling, and take-off technique,
- balance, flow, and board control,
- building confidence in the water,
- integrating feedback in a simple, embodied way.
Whether you’re a beginner or already surfing, the aim is the same:
to help you feel more at ease, capable, and connected in the ocean.
Who These Lessons Are For
These surf lessons are ideal if you:
- want clear, focused guidance,
- prefer quality over crowds,
- are learning or returning to surfing,
- want to improve technique with awareness,
- value safety and presence,
- enjoy a grounded, respectful approach.
No prior experience is required for beginner sessions.
Session Formats & Pricing
Private Surf Lesson (1:1)
• €220 per session
Shared Surf Lesson (2–4 people)
• €220 per session (total group price)
Shared sessions are formed intentionally and only when aligned.
Group size is kept intentionally small to ensure personal attention and safety.
How Booking Works
• Reach out to check availability
• We explore conditions and alignment
• You choose the option that feels right
A 50% deposit secures your session and reserves the date.
The remaining balance is due 48 hours before the session, once conditions are confirmed as safe and suitable.
This allows the session itself to stay fully present and uninterrupted.
Sessions are always aligned with tide, swell, and safety, and are confirmed close to the day.
Booking timing
I aim to confirm sessions at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible.
Messages received after 6:00 pm are usually answered the following day,
as I step offline in the evenings to rest and stay present.
Booking & Conditions
• A 50% deposit is required to secure bookings and reserve dates.
• Deposits are non-refundable as cash, but transferable as credit, valid for 12 months.
• The remaining balance is due 48 hours before the session.
Rescheduling & Cancellation
• Changes or cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance keep the deposit valid as credit.
• Changes within 48 hours result in the deposit being forfeited.
• Credit may be used for other offerings (Presence Sessions, Surfskate sessions, or related work), subject to availability.
Conditions
• Sessions depend on safe and suitable ocean conditions.
• If conditions don’t allow surfing, sessions are rescheduled within your stay where possible, or credited.
• You are booking my time, presence, and expertise, aligned with conditions — not a guarantee of specific waves.
Practical Details
- Location: Armação de Pêra, Algarve, Portugal
- Small groups only
- Wetsuits and surfboards provided
- Lessons are tide and weather dependent
- Suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers
- Minimum age depends on conditions — please ask
- Languages: English (preferred), Czech, Portuguese.
- Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Availability & Booking
Surf sessions are aligned with tides and conditions, and availability changes week by week.
Below, you’ll see a reference calendar showing days and time windows that may be suitable based on tides.
Weather, swell, and safety are always confirmed closer to the day.
To check availability or book a session:
If you don’t use WhatsApp, you’re welcome to reach out via the contact page.
The calendar shows potential tide-aligned windows, not guaranteed sessions.
Final confirmation depends on ocean conditions and safety.
