Surf & Stay

Ericeira Surf Camps

Week-long packages combining daily coaching, accommodation, and the best waves in Europe. Show up, surf, improve, repeat.

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01 - Why a Surf Camp

More Than Just Lessons

A surf school gives you a 2-hour lesson. A surf camp gives you a week of immersion - daily sessions matched to conditions, video analysis, like-minded people to surf with, and local knowledge you can't get from a day trip. In Ericeira, that means surfing different breaks every day as the swell and wind shift along the coast.

Most camps include accommodation, breakfast, equipment, and 2-3 hours of coached surfing per day. Some add yoga, fitness, and cultural activities. Prices range from €400-900 per week depending on the level of accommodation and coaching.

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02 - Surf Courses

Actually learn it

One lesson a day for three to five days. This is how you go from foamie to green waves.

5 days

5-Day Beginner Surf Course

Five days, zero to surfer. Qualified coach, all the gear.

From €290 per person
★ 4.6 (4 reviews)
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3 days

3-Day Surf Course for Beginners with Transfer

Three lessons in three days, max five people per coach. They'll pick you up.

From €185 per person
★ 5 (1 review)
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3 days

3-Day Intermediate Surf Course with Transfer

Already catching waves? Three days of small-group coaching at Ribeira d'Ilhas.

From €200 per person
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02 - Top Camps

Ericeira's Best Surf Camps

All Levels

Ericeira Surf House

The original cliff-top surf camp overlooking Ribeira d'Ilhas. Pool, terrace, and daily surf sessions with experienced coaches. Runs beginner to advanced programs. The social hub - you'll meet people from all over. Week packages from €500.

Performance

Rapture Surf Camp

Focused on progression. Small groups, video coaching, and surf-specific fitness. Coaches take you to different breaks each day based on conditions and your level. Not a party camp - this is for people who want to get seriously better. From €600/week.

Beginner Friendly

Lapoint Surf Camp

Scandinavian-run camp with a strong reputation for beginner programs. Beautiful house with pool near the center of town. Structured daily schedule: surf, eat, explore, repeat. Great for solo travelers. Week packages from €550.

Budget

Magic Quiver Surf Lodge

No-frills surf camp run by locals. Dorm accommodation, daily surf guiding rather than formal lessons, and a BBQ every evening. The most authentic, least commercial option. You'll learn the local breaks inside out. From €350/week.

Luxury

Noah Surf House

Eco-friendly container hotel near Santa Cruz, just north of Ericeira. Design-forward accommodation with surf coaching, pool, and restaurant. A step up in comfort from typical surf camps. Week stays from €800.

€350-900
Per Week (all-in)
5-7 days
Typical Stay
2-3hrs
Daily Surf Time
Mar-Nov
Best Season
03 - What to Know

Before You Book

Timing

When to Come

June-September for beginners: warmer water, smaller waves, more daylight. October-November for intermediates: bigger swells, fewer crowds, still pleasant weather. Avoid August if you want uncrowded breaks - half of Lisbon is in Ericeira.

Fitness

How Fit Do I Need to Be

You don't need to be an athlete, but surfing is physically demanding. Paddling uses muscles you didn't know you had. Basic swimming ability is required. If you can swim 200m comfortably, you're fine for beginner sessions.

Solo Travel

Coming Alone

Most surf camp guests arrive solo. That's the whole point - you join a ready-made group of like-minded people. By day two, you'll have surf buddies for the rest of the week. Camps are designed for exactly this.