little surfers

Their First Wave

Saturday mornings in the shallows,
where little ones meet the ocean for the first time,
with a grown-up right beside them and the sea at its gentlest.

€20

per family · Saturdays · ages 3–8

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What’s Included

Tiny wetsuits, tiny boards — gear made for little bodies, so they feel safe and snug from the first splash.

A grown-up in the water too — this is shared. You’re in the shallows with them, making the memory together.

Play first, surf second — no pressure, no drills. Just the sea, some foam, and a lot of giggling.

The gentlest water we’ve got — waist-deep, soft waves, eyes on them the whole time.

First
waves.

Frequently asked questions

Little Surfers is for children aged 3 to 8. It is a gentle first taste of the ocean, built around small children rather than adapted down from an adult lesson.

A grown-up stays in the water with the child throughout. Little Surfers is a shared session for one grown-up and their child, not a class you drop children off at.

Sessions stay in shallow water close to the shore, with the grown-up alongside and an instructor guiding. Because bodysurf uses no boards, there is nothing hard to master and nothing to fall off. The focus is feeling at ease in the water, meeting small waves and enjoying the sea.

Swimsuits for both of you, towels, and sunscreen. We provide the little wetsuits and soft boards. Bring a snack for after, first waves build big appetites

Then we stop, and that’s completely okay. There’s never any pushing. Sometimes the win is just touching the water. The ocean will still be there next Saturday.

Little Surfers runs on Saturday mornings at Praia da Sereia, Costa da Caparica.

If we cancel a session because of the weather or the sea, you receive a credit with no expiry, so you can come another Saturday.

No. Children do not need to be able to swim. Sessions stay in shallow water close to the shore, with a grown-up in the water alongside the whole time and an instructor guiding.

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Together.

Their first wave, your hand to hold. Every Saturday morning.

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what our surfers say

      
   The Bodysurf School
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   Patrícia Nunes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   ilias benncer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great organization and friendly coach. Highly recommended
  
 
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   Dom Dom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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little surfers

€20

What’s Included

Frequently asked questions

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What do the children actually do, and is it safe?+

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