frequently asked questions

Determine your surfing level based on our surf levels. This will ensure you have the best experience with us, tailored to your skill level. Remember, Ericeira is a World Surf Reserve, where the waves have power! LEVEL 1 - Beginner For those who never surfed before and want to start in this exciting sport safely and efficiently or just had a short surf experience and are still learning the basic techniques and understanding the ocean's power. ​ LEVEL 2 - Beginner Plus - Beginner Plus +++ For those who already know how to surf in the foam/white water correctly, with the CORRECT Pop-Up without the surf coach pushing, and want to start catching their waves on the outside or want to improve their surf skills and confidence on the outside, on the green waves, if the wave conditions allow it. This level of surfing is the broadest until reaching our intermediate surf level. ​ LEVEL 3 - Intermediate For those who already surf regularly. The surfer has his hardboard, is fully aware of the type of sea he can surf, is self-sufficient, and wants to improve some fewer aspects of surfing, such as posture, style, and efficiency. At this level, we won't teach you how to surf. We'll help you surf better! ​ LEVEL 4 - Advanced For those who want to elevate their surf performance or intend to enter the competition. ​ Be honest with yourself about your surf-level choice! Our surf team is here to help you surf better and raise your surfing to the next level.

Our online booking system is user-friendly and intuitive for easy bookings. Please click here to select the type of surf lessons you're interested in, the start date, and your preferred time. Then, follow the provided steps. To make the booking: The day you want to start your surfing lessons is the most important for us. When booking Packs, select only the first day. You will write the other days on the booking form. The time you select is only a preference and will be confirmed by us based on your surfing level and the sea conditions on the day of your booking. Select your surf level on the booking form. To secure your booking, a deposit is required. Please note that if you book a single surf lesson, it cannot be upgraded to a surf lesson package. Similarly, a pack of 3 surf lessons cannot be upgraded for a pack of 5 lessons. Your surf lesson choices must be decided at the time of booking. When you book a Surf Lessons Package or more surfing days, we will schedule the time for the following days together after the first surf lesson. The beach location and schedule will be provided approximately two days before the first lesson. Remember, surfing isn't a gym with a fixed time! We are always dependent on the sea conditions, dependent on nature. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

Yes, always! In surf lessons packages, you can always choose the days you want to have your surf lessons. Please write the days in the booking form. If we don't have any information, the surf lessons package days will be continuous. If our students want extra surf lessons, we always try to accommodate them based on our availability.

Safety is our priority! Children’s lessons are held for kids from 8 - 11 Years. Please check with us if we have a kid's surf lesson scheduled. Children 12 years and up can join our group lessons with adults. Children 6-8 years old must do a private surf lesson.

We provide all the surf equipment (surfboard, wetsuit, and surf boots). If you have your surf equipment, feel free to use it! You only need to bring a beach towel, comfortable swimwear, sunscreen, and a big desire to surf and have fun. We recommend keeping a bottle of water with you.

For the first time, you must be 5 minutes before to complete your payment.

The surf equipment is only included during your surf lesson. If you want to practice after or before the surf lessons, you have the surf rental service, where you can choose the best option for you. Please check here for information about our surf rentals.

For cancellations and rescheduling, please contact us 24 hours in advance so we can reschedule. For permanent cancellations, we will not refund any deposit/amount.

To book rental surf equipment, follow these steps: . Choose the day you want to rent the equipment. . Select the type of surf equipment you need. . Select the date for the delivery of your surf equipment. . Select 9 am as the standard time. However, don't worry! We will schedule the delivery time together after you make the booking. Our rental surf equipment packages are the best economic offers.

Yes, we require a deposit on all hired equipment. As a deposit, you must leave an Identification Card ( ID card or Passport ), which will be returned after the delivery of the equipment rented. You can always change your identification card if you need it.

We highly recommend you first take a surf lesson with one of our experienced surf coaches. Learning the basics of surfing is extremely important for your own safety and success in the sport. Please check here to find all the information about our surf lessons.

Yes, of course! Please send us your location and the time you want your surf equipment delivered.

Yes, you can pick up the surf gear, but you have to leave your ID card and sign our rental terms and conditions.

Ericeira beaches are rocky bottoms! For beginners, it is convenient to be equipped with boots.

Of course! You can always swap out the surfboards depending on our availability. Switching surfboards is only allowed between surfboards of the same rental value level. If you want to change to a high-performance surfboard, you will need to pay the price difference. We do not offer refunds for surfboard exchanges.

For cancellations and rescheduling, please contact us 24 hours in advance so we can reschedule. For permanent cancellations, we will not refund any deposit/amount.

To purchase this Surf Voucher gift, you will need: 1. Performing the booking for the chosen surf service (surf lessons | surf coaching | surf equipment rental) that you intend to offer. If you don't know which day and time to choose, don't worry! You can pick a random day and time to perform the booking. The surf voucher will always be scheduled with the lucky person who received it. However, if you have a specific day, please select it when booking. Please note that the time you choose is just a preference and will be confirmed by our surf team based on surf level and sea conditions on the day of your booking. When booking, we require a deposit to secure your chosen surfing service. The remaining amount can be paid in two ways: 1) Pay directly in cash on the day the surf voucher will be used; or 2) By Bank transfer - please, contact us to get our IBAN to make the bank transfer. 2. In the message field of the booking form, mention that it is a Surf Voucher offer. Write the recipient's name and a short text for the Surf Voucher. Example: Surf Voucher| Happy Birthday Name: "Danny" Text: "I hope you enjoy your surfing day! With love, Julie" The Surf Voucher will be sent by email in PDF and JPEG. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@extrasurfschool.com

Yes, they can exchange. If the exchange is done at a higher value, this difference is paid on the day when enjoying the surf voucher. We do not refund a voucher exchange.

The validity period of the surf voucher is 12 months.

Congratulations, and welcome to Extra Surf School! Please send us an email to schedule your surf voucher. Feel free to ask all your questions. See you soon!