At our office in Lourinhã (Alameda do Golfinho 1, 2530-211 Lourinhã)
Enjoy the wonders of the sea during our surf lessons at the beautiful Praia da Areia Branca or at another beach if necessary according to the levels and conditions. If necessary, we also offer transfer from our base to other beaches. Our surf lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours but may extend up to 5-6 hours including transfer time to different surf spots within a 20 km range from the surf school. The surf school offers excellent facilities including a changing rooms, chill out area, and shower to ensure you have a comfortable experience. The maximum number of participants is 6 per instructor to ensure progress and safety.
During the course, beginners will learn the basics, including an introduction to surfing and ocean tides, positioning on the board, paddling, sitting, and turning. Intermediates will enhance their skills by choosing the right surf equipment, improving paddling techniques, and learning advanced surfing positions. Advanced surfers will focus on catching and riding unbroken waves, practicing classic surfing lines, and performing advanced manoeuvres like tube riding and cutbacks. Join us for an unforgettable surfing experience!
Meeting place: At our base at the Praia da Areia Branca
Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure
Car parks nearby: at the meeting place (free)
Please keep in mind that the start time depends on the tides to ensure the best conditions, so please plan some extra time on the day of your surf lessons. The exact start times are available the day before until 5pm.
Theory session on the beach
The right warm-up
Practice on the beach
Practice in the sea
The exact course content heavily depends on your level
Wetsuit
Surfboard
Certified surf instructor
Shower
Changing rooms
Transfer from the base to a different beach if required
In the option with 10 lessons, free equipment during the weekend is included, as well as a video souvenir
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen
Cash for food and drinks
Minimum age: 6 years
Physical health
Swimming ability
Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly
You need to have swimming ability to participate. The minimum age is 6 years.
The start time depends on the tides to ensure the best conditions and is confirmed by 5 pm the day before. The group size is a maximum of 6 participants per instructor.
A wetsuit and surfboard are included. You should bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and cash for food and drinks.
The lesson takes place at Praia da Areia Branca and lasts about 2 hours. Including potential transfers to other beaches, the total duration can be up to 5-6 hours.
The content depends on your level. Beginners learn the basics of surfing and ocean tides, while intermediate and advanced surfers improve their technique and learn complex manoeuvres.
Yes, the surf school has a chill out area, changing rooms and a shower for you to use.
If you book the 10-lesson option, you get free equipment rental during the weekend and a video souvenir.


Certified Surf Instructors
Ripar Surf School Lourinhã is an officially certified surf school.







The activity Surf Lessons (from 6 y.) at the Praia da Areia Branca by Ripar Surf School Lourinhã in Lourinhã is available every day, from August 18, 2026 through October 29, 2026. Each day offers 1 start time at 10:00. Sessions last 2 to 4 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices range from €40.00 to €70.00 per person.





