4 days surf school in Itacaré, Bahia
Located on the Cocoa Coast, in southern Bahia, the small town of Itacaré offers surf, paradise beaches, waterfalls and all the joy of Bahia. Known as “The Hawaii of Brazil”, this city has been frequented by surfers since the '80s and is currently a place where people go to connect with nature's tropical climate and an average temperature of 27 degrees.
The Surf School offers to everyone who wants to have the experience of surfing, a program with 4 days of surf lessons with experienced instructors, who will adapt to your surf level, held on our daily pick of the stunning surf beaches. Each lesson consists of approximately 4 hours on the beach, not counting headquarters preparation time nor trips to and from the beaches, and in small, same-level groups with a guaranteed minimum ratio of 1 instructor per 3 students, in order to get you maximum individual learning progress during your surf course. Besides, you'll learn about waves, tide, swell, currents, peaks, rules, surf lingo etc., in our complete Surf Manual that you will receive by email.
Please note that we require a minimum of 4 surfing days (not counting Sundays which are off, nor arrival and departure dates so as to avoid conflicts with flight schedules), because we believe that 4 days only is already a very short number of lessons to actually learn something from the beginning or even to correct something, and thus it is our minimum limit for acceptance of a course duration in order to develop a good job on our part.
To further accelerate learning success, the surf lessons from Monday to Friday are filmed with digital equipment by our cameraman. The video is watched and analyzed in seminars (Mon-Fri) that usually happens at the Surf School headquarter right after the practical lesson, with an average duration between 1h and 1.5h. These seminars are taught by one of the instructors who will comment on the waves and pinpoint corrections, setting individual goals for the next day.
What is included
- An experienced surf instructor (English and Portuguese speaking)
- Surfing Equipment (all surfboard types and shapes provided, rash guards, leashes, wax, hats, and carrying straps)
- Daily transportation to the beaches
- Approx. 4 hours on the beach (not counting headquarters preparation time nor trips to and from the beaches)
- Photos taken on Saturdays and videos taken on Monday to Friday are a courtesy (downloadable links sent by email)
What is not included
- Accommodation
- Airport shuttle
- Accident insurance
- Snacks
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- UV shirt
- Towel
- Bath suit
Requirements/Additional Information
- Must know how to swim
- All our prices are subject to change at any moment. You must send an inquiry to receive an official offer. Confirmed reservations are not subject to price changes
- Please note that we do not count arrival and departure dates as surfing days, so as to avoid conflicts between flight schedules and surf sessions Still since we need to rest once in a while, please note that the Surf School is closed on Sundays (= no surf classes)
- To confirm your reservation we ask for a 30% down payment and your signature in a travel contract. Also, the remaining value should be paid a maximum of 30 days in advance of your arrival
- The Surf School guarantees admin. and instructional quality of its surf courses, but not weather conditions or individual improvement
- The Surf School reserves the right to cancel surf activities if conditions become dangerous, whereas a substitute program will be offered
Cancellation Policy
- The participant may cancel the contract at any time. All resignations must be submitted in writing
- In case of cancellation before the beginning date of the package, only 70% of complete payments in advance will be refunded. Down payments, up to 30% of the complete package price will be not be refunded
- In case of cancellation on the beginning date of the package or later, no payments will be refunded
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"Unique experience, above expectations."I surfed a few times in my life, but my girlfriend had never surfed. We found this experience by chance and thought it would be interesting to incorporate a sporty and different (one-week) routine into the holidays. In the service, we were very polite and clearly indicated the route of classes, accommodation, schedules, etc. Afterward, we met the team of instructors and headed out to sea. Really, it is incomparable with other 'surf schools'. An unforgettable trip, we will be back for sure!
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"Amazing days at sea!"I had never surfed before and the team was very attentive from the first contact. With the guidelines, I caught a wave on the first day. Video classes make it possible to see what needs to improve to evolve. The weather at sea is great, the instructors are very nice and the classes are super fun. I felt safe and encouraged to practice. I came back lighter! Thank you, family!
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"Very competent teachers!"I spent 2 weeks taking classes and they were great! The teachers are very competent, they help a lot and the video analysis is fundamental in the identification of errors and evolution in surfing. I plan to come back soon!
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"Their methodology is amazing!"The best surf school without a doubt. I had never picked up a board and in a few days, I was surfing alone. Their methodology is incredible. The experience goes beyond learning to surf, catching good waves, and taking good photos. It's a time to have fun, make good friends and enjoy a paradise called Bahia. I recommend!