Surfing with the family on Fuerteventura
Surfing with children.
Time together.
Surfing for the whole family on Fuerteventura
Many families first ask themselves whether surfing with children makes sense at all.
The short answer: Yes – if the conditions, support and pace are right.
FreshSurf is not about ticking something off as quickly as possible. It’s about experiencing something together that you will remember as a family for a long time to come.
Is surfing with children possible?
Yes, many children can be introduced to surfing in a playful way from around the age of 6.
Important are:
- suitable conditions
- a safe spot
- Patience
- a coach who responds to children
Why Fuerteventura is good for it
Fuerteventura offers many sandy beaches, mild temperatures and conditions where families can spend time relaxing in the water.
Especially in the north of the island, there are many opportunities to combine surfing with a quiet family vacation.
SURF.
WITH KIDS.
Surfing as a family
You stand together on the beach.
Watch the waves.
Someone dares to go first.
Then we laugh.
Wait.
Try it again.
And at some point it works.
Not perfect.
But together.
It is precisely these moments that make a family vacation special.
What are you most interested in right now?
Kids surfing
How children learn to surf and what is important.
Kids surf course
Information about the course, supervision and course structure.
familien surf camp
Learn to surf together and experience something as a family.
What parents should know
Surfing is not a program item that you simply tick off.
Children need:
- Trust
- Breaks
- Fun in the water
- no pressure
The more relaxed the setting, the better the experience.
What it’s really about
Not about who gets up first.
It’s about being in the water together, trying something new and experiencing a moment as a family that lasts.
How children learn to surf
If you want to know how children are introduced to surfing in a private surf course, you can find all the basics here.
familien surf camp
If you want to learn to surf together as a family, the family surf camp is the next step.
Frequently asked questions
Is surfing suitable for children?
Yes, if the conditions, choice of spot and support are right.
From what age can children surf?
Many children start from around 6 years of age. They should be able to swim!
Do parents have to surf themselves?
No. Some parents surf along, others just accompany.
Questions about surfing for children
If you want to experience something together
Then a family surf camp is a special opportunity to combine time by the sea, learning and vacation.




