Level 1
From 200 €5 sessions
Inside the wave
Beginner surf course focused on ocean knowledge and safe progression.
1 session
40 €
2h total
5 sessions
200 €
10h total
10 sessions
360 €
1 free session included
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Choose the part of the wave that fits you.
Start with sand under your feet, or move toward the lineup. Each path keeps the focus on safety, reading the Atlantic, and steady progression.
Inside
Level 1inside wave
Inside the wave. Foundations of the Atlantic.
Level 1 is designed for first-time surfers and beginners. Sessions take place on the inside part of the wave with feet on sand, building confidence, technique and understanding of the ocean.
Best for
- Take-off basics
- Ocean awareness
- Wave timing
- Safety fundamentals
Rhythm
5 days minimum, 20 hours total, 1-2 sessions per day
How it builds
- 1
Session 1-2
Equipment, safety and stance on sand. First assisted waves in the whitewater.
- 2
Session 3-4
Repetition of take-off, reading the set rhythm and learning when to start paddling.
- 3
Session 5-7
Catching your own waves, controlling speed and direction in the whitewater.
- 4
Session 8-10
Independent practice with coach feedback, choosing a safe spot and daily ocean check-in.
Outside
Level 2outside wave
Outside the wave. Reading the Atlantic.
Level 2 is for surfers who already have a solid take-off in the whitewater and basic ocean knowledge. The focus shifts to paddling out, positioning in the lineup and cutting the green face of the wave with control.
Best for
- Lineup positioning
- Cutting the green
- Reading tides and winds
- Recognizing surf spot triangle
Rhythm
3 days minimum, 12 hours total, 1-2 sessions per day
How it builds
- 1
Session 1-2
Assessment of fundamentals, safety refresh and introduction to the outside sandbank.
- 2
Session 3-4
Efficient paddling patterns, timing sets and learning how and when to cross the impact zone.
- 3
Session 5-7
Positioning for the peak, committing to the drop and cutting the green with stable lines.
- 4
Session 8-10
Refining lines, linking sections and building a personal checklist for future sessions.
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What the Atlantic looked like this week.
Conditions, lessons, and quiet moments from Peniche, posted as they happen.
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Open this Surf Atelier Instagram momentThe feed stays close to the real rhythm: waves, wind, students, and the coast between sessions.
Peniche, Portugal
Clear prices for the time you want in the water.
Choose the level and number of sessions. Surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and coaching are included.
Level 2
From 250 €5 sessions
Outside the wave
Intermediate surf course for surfers already standing, ready to move to the outside and read the lineup.
1 session
50 €
2h total
5 sessions
250 €
10h total
10 sessions
450 €
1 free session included
Private
One-to-one coaching and private groups.
Private coaching starts at 80 € per person. Team building sessions are shaped around your group size, date and sea conditions.
Surf Atelier, Peniche
Meet us where Peniche opens to the Atlantic.
Use the pin before your first lesson. We confirm the final beach plan around wind, tide, and your level.
- Meeting point
- Surf Atelier, Peniche
- Session plan
- Beach choice confirmed before the lesson
- Coordinates
- 39.3605 N, 9.3691 W
Baleal · Ferrel · Peniche
The field guide around your surf day.
A practical guide to the hours before and after surfing: where to get coffee, where to linger after the beach, and what fits the rhythm of the coast.
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Before / after
Peniche is part of the lesson.
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curated places
9
before-surf picks
12
after-surf picks
Places
The first stops we would bookmark.
Use this shortlist when plans are still forming: coffee before the lesson, beach bars after the water, and relaxed tables that keep you close to Baleal and Ferrel.
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Washed Up Cafe & Bar
Coffee and brunch on Avenida do Mar, busy most of the day
A cafe-bar on the main Baleal strip: good espresso, bowls and toasts, vegan options, and a crowd that drifts from laptops in the morning to beers after the tide.
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Local tipWorks before and after the session—light breakfast early, slower drink or occasional event night later.
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Lineup Bistro & Bakery
Bakery, coffee, and Neapolitan pizza a few minutes from the sand
Newer Baleal spot: specialty coffee, in-house bakery, simple plates, and pizza when you want something more than a pastry after rinsing off.
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Local tipQuiet mornings and takeaway coffee work well; pizza is an easy group option once everyone's off the beach.
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Hangfive Surf & Coffee
Surf shop and coffee tucked behind Washed Up
Boards, clothing, coffee, cakes, and beers behind Washed Up on Avenida do Mar. Sometimes live music; always more shop than cafe.
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Local tipHours can be loose—best as a browse-and-coffee stop before the beach or a low-key beer after.