Lesson Packs

Make it a habit. The more you ride, the more it sticks — and the more you save.

5 lessons

€150

€30 each

10 lessons

€250

€25 each

Frequently asked questions

You should be comfortable in the water — able to swim a little and float without panicking. You don’t need to be strong, just at ease. We stay close, in water where you can stand.

Completely. Most people who come to us have never caught a wave in their life. We start in gentle, waist-deep water and only go further when you’re ready. Your instructor is beside you for every single wave.

Most people do. You’ll be surfing with others by the end of the first wave — group sessions have a way of turning strangers into the people you wave at on the beach.

Just a swimsuit and a towel. We provide the rest — wetsuit, handboard, fins, everything. Bring sunscreen and the will to get a little salty.

The ocean decides, and we listen. If conditions aren’t safe, we’ll reschedule or offer you a credit — no fuss. Your session is never wasted.

Bodysurf is riding the wave with your own body, with no board between you and the water. It is the oldest and purest form of surfing: before the surf leash arrived in the early 1970s, nearly every surfer was a bodysurfer too. You wear a pair of swim fins to catch the wave and a handplane to lift your chest and glide. Surfing puts a board between you and the sea. Bodysurf takes it away.

Group lessons are €40 per person, and a pack of 5 (€150) works out cheaper per session. They run on Saturdays at Praia da Sereia, Costa da Caparica.

Yes. Everything you need is included: handplane, swim fins and wetsuit, plus coaching in the water for the full session.

what our surfers say

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Patrícia Nunes
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Took a bodysurf lesson in Ericeira with Henrique and João and I must say that I loved the experience. The tide was strong but Henrique and João always left me feel safe. They are fun, kind and calm, always making sure we are enjoying ourselves and that we take the most out of the experience. They are very empathetic people and took the time to understand how comfortable I was with the ocean, what my concerns were and pushed me to overcome any that I might have had. Absolutely recommend. Thank you Henrique and João, for an amazing morning at Ericeira!
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Henrique is truly passionate about bodysurfing and knows exactly how to pass that energy on to others. I had an incredible 3 days learning with him. and really appreciated all his local recommendations around Caparica. Highly recommended experience if you want to connect with the ocean
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Matthieu DC
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Great organization and friendly coach. Highly recommended
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Dom Dom
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I had 5 private lessons with Henrique and the week was amazing. He is not only a friendly, humble and decent guy, for me he is also one of the best coaches I have ever met. I cant barely believe how much I progressed in only five days, Nothing against surfing, but if you want a more closer connection to the ocean, then bodysurfing is the real deal and the bodysurf school in caparica with Henrique is the best place to learn it. Will be definitly back for more. Ich hatte 5 Privatstunden bei Henrique und die Woche war unglaublich. Er ist nicht nur ein freundlicher, bescheidener und anständiger Typ, für mich ist er auch einer der besten Trainer, die ich je getroffen habe. Ich kann kaum glauben, wie große Fortschritte ich in nur fünf Tagen gemacht habe. Nichts gegen Surfen, aber wenn man eine engere Verbindung zum Meer will, dann ist Bodysurfen genau das Richtige und die Bodysurfschule in Caparica mit Henrique ist der beste Ort, um das zu lernen. Ich werde auf jeden wiederkommen.
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Lisa Macedo
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Really fantastic! Henrique is a lovely instructor and so kind. The kids love their surfing/bodyboarding lessons. Wholly recommend!
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Emil Bryggare
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We only have positive things to say about Henrique and the Bodysurf school! Our kids love it and it's the highlight of their week. 🌟
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Alexandra Fraser
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Always competent, highly motivated staff that is brilliant with kids of all ages as well as adults. We are now all hooked on bodyboarding
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