Surf courses
Learn to surf for young and old, and every level!
Our surf course offer – overview
Which of our surf courses suits you?
Whether young or old – individual surf courses on Fuerteventura
Surf lessons on Fuerteventura for all ages, fitness levels and skill levels. We welcome everyone to our partner surf schoolhere on Fuerteventura and look forward to getting to know you. Surfing is a big part of our lives and we look forward to sharing this area with you. Here you will find all general information and answers about surf courses at FreshSurf. If you would like to book a surf course directly, you can find our different surf course offers!
Surf courses in small groups
Surf courses on Fuerteventura
We would like to teach you how to surf in a small group. The surf courses are designed for everyone. It doesn’t matter what age, fitness level or previous surfing experience you have.
For the surf courses in small groups, we cooperate with the surf school Riders Surf’n Bike right in the heart of El Cotillo.
What surf courses do we offer?
Our surf courses for different surf levels here on Fuerteventura!
Surfing taster course
Surf lessons for beginners to get a first insight into surfing. You will spend 3-4 hours on the island’s most beautiful beaches and gain your first experience of surfing.
Surf course for beginners
Surf courses for beginners Surf course comprise 2-5 days. You will learn how to surf under the guidance of our
Surf courses for intermediates
If you have previous surfing experience, you’ve come to the right place to deepen your knowledge. In our advanced course, we build on your experience and put the finishing touches to your surfing.
Private surf coaching
Surf lessons with your own instructor are ideal if you want to hone certain aspects of your surfing, then our private coaching is the right option for you. The surf instructor will take time for you!
Prices for our surf courses
We guarantee you a great time on your surf course here in Fuerteventura
Surf course
in der Kleingruppe- 2x surf course 120€
- 3x surf course 180€
- each additional course: 50€
Private surf course
ein Surflehrer exklusiv für euch!- 2 persons: 175€
- 3 persons: 225€
- 4 persons: 275€
What are our surf courses on Fuerteventura all about?
Duration of the surf courses
The duration of the surf lessons is set at 3 to 4 hours. It depends on how much energy you have and how long we look for the perfect one!
Group size of the surf courses
We train in small groups. This means you learn to surf faster and more intensively.
Surf course material
All material is included: Everything you need for surfing: Surfboard, wetsuit, lycra, leash, wax, etc. Please bring a towel, dry clothes and something to drink.
Surf courses in theory and practice
Our surf courses are logically structured and we prepare you in the best possible way for independent surfing. We have prepared great knowledge for you in the theory lounge.
Transportation to the surf spot
The surf school vans will take you to the most suitable spot, depending on the weather, wave and wind conditions. You won’t spend much time in the car!
Surf courses – Insurance
During the surf courses you are insured through us. In the event of personal injury or property damage to third parties caused by you, our insurance will apply.
Why do surf courses with our partner surf school make sense?
There are several reasons why it makes sense to learn to surf at our partner surf school:
- SafetySurfing can be a dangerous sport if you don’t know how to behave in the water or how to deal with unforeseen situations. At a surf school, you will learn how to behave in the water, how to read waves and how to react to dangerous situations to avoid injury.
- Effective learning: Surf lessons in a surf school mean that you will be taught by experienced surf instructors who will teach you the right technique and the basics. You will make faster progress than if you learn on your own.
- Equipment: The surf school will provide you with the best equipment you need for surfing.
- Fun: Surfing can be a great experience, and it’s especially fun when you take surf lessons and learn to surf with others.
- Environmental awareness: We emphasize environmental protection and sustainability in our surf courses and companies. We teach our students to be aware of the environment and show them how to protect nature while surfing.
In summary, a surf school offers a safe and effective way to learn to surf while making new friends and getting involved in environmental protection.
Surf level of the surf courses
Find your perfect surf course
We want to give every surf student the opportunity to develop according to their level. Choose the surf course that suits your level and where you can make the most progress. So please assess your skills realistically. So if you’re not sure whether you’re “ready” to take part, give yourself and the surf instructors the opportunity to realistically assess your ability.
Beginner surf course or taster course
If you’ve never stood on a surfboard before, then this is the ideal way for you to get started. Surfing is definitely not an easy sport, so it is important to start right from the beginning with the right instructions and techniques as well as the right surfboard. The surf course begins with a short theory session (usually in English) in which we teach you the most important safety rules for surfing so that you are as safe as possible on the surfboard. Afterwards, we will take you to the sandy beach of
Beginner surf course
Previous experience: no or little experience
Prerequisite: desire to learn to surf or to improve
- Swimming 100%
- Board control & paddling 0%
- Knowledge about surfing 0%
- White water waves 0%
- Green waves 0%
- Motivation 100%
Contents:
- Safety briefing on handling the board and equipment
- Board techniques in the water
- Wave crossing part 1
- Positioning in front of the broken shaft
- Paddling, gliding, standing up
- Take-off
- Accompanied by daily changing theoretical parts (over 5 days)
Ascent course (beach)
If you are still a little unsure about your take-off and would like to work on your stand-up technique in white water on the beach, this surf course is the right choice for you. Here we will also explain the correct paddling technique, explain the techniques for crossing waves to paddle into the line-up and you will learn how to surf waves in white water frontside and backside as well as how to trim the board so that you can surf the wave for as long as possible.
Previous experience: completed one or more surf courses
Prerequisite: desire to improve, surfing together with others
- Swimming 100%
- Board control & paddling 15%
- Knowledge about surfing 15%
- White water waves 20%
- Green waves 0%
- Motivation 100%
Contents:
- Optimizing the take-off
- Take-off techniques (3-step & jump)
- Wave crossing part 2
- Paddling technique and board control
- Lateral movement of the broken shaft
- Frontside and backside surfing in the broken wave
- Driving S-turns
- Correct “wipe-out”, controlled descent from the board
- Acceleration (trimming) and braking
Intermediate surf course (reef)
Have you completed one or more surf courses, can already paddle into the line-up, have mastered the take-off and can ride a wave straight, perhaps even sideways? Then our advanced intermediate course is just right for you. Here we will optimize your techniques and work on your timing and positioning in the water. We will help you reach the next level and improve your style as much as we can.
Advanced intermediate surf course (reef)
Previous experience: mastering the take-off in a broken wave, fitness to paddle for a long time and with stamina, riding down waves at an angle (frontside & backside)
Prerequisite: knowledge of surfing, realistic assessment of your own surfing skills
- Swimming 100%
- Board control & paddling 30%
- Knowledge about surfing 30%
- White water waves 90%
- Green waves 0%
- Motivation 100%
Contents:
- Optimizing the take-off in the green wave
- Improve your own surfing style
- Timing and positioning
- Straight and lateral travel along the green wave
- Frontside and backside surfing in the green wave
- Rail to rail surfing or pumping for acceleration
- Bottom turn
- Top-Turn
- Cut-Back
Surf courses for advanced surfers
Private coaching (advanced surf course)
For good surfers who would like to work on individual movements (e.g. timing, positioning, certain turns, rail-to-rail surfing, etc.) and receive more individual feedback, our surf coaches develop individual training plans with the aim of refining your technique and knowledge through special exercises, individual instructions, video coaching and detailed video analysis.
Previous experience: mastering the take-off in the broken wave, appropriate fitness, sloping down waves (bottom and top turns on frontside & backside)
Prerequisite: right of way rules when surfing, very good assessment of your own surfing ability
Contents:
- Optimizing movement sequences
- Improve your own surfing style
- Timing and positioning
- Frontside and backside surfing in the green wave
- Rail to rail surfing or pumping
- Carving, bottom and top turn, cut-back, snap
- Individual surf coaching
- Video coaching with movement analysis
Private coaching sessions
Private Coaching (Intensive Coaching)
For beginners, intermediates or advanced intermediates, we offer private surf coaching sessions in which you are individually coached at a ratio of 1 surf instructor to 1 surf student or 1 surf instructor to 2 surf students. The focus here is on continuous, individual feedback to help you achieve your goals even faster. If you would like to book a surf instructor just for you, this is the right surf course for your needs.
You can find more information about private surf coaching here!
Course times at FreshSurf’s partner surf school on Fuerteventura
We always plan our surf courses according to the best conditions and circumstances: Every day we offer one surf course per level per day, depending on the tides. Your
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Our guest reviews
These are the reviews of the surf courses on Fuerteventura
Frederik
★★★★★
I learned to surf really quickly in the FreshSurf surf course and made progress every day. The surf school is super cozy, the surf instructors are great and you feel like you’re not a number. Thank you for the great time!
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Questions and answers about the surf course and our surfboards
So that no questions remain unanswered, we have answered all questions about our surf courses and our surfboards in our FAQs.
Questions & Answers
Surf courses and surfboards
Kann ich mein eigenes Material mit nach Fuerteventura bringen?
You are welcome to bring and use your own equipment. Otherwise, our board rental starts at 10 euros per 24 hours – you can find out more here: Board Rental.
Was für Surfboards kann man bei euch mieten? Longboards, Funboards, Fish-Boards?
In addition to beginner boards, we also have longboards, funboards, hybrids and shortboards in our range. Accordingly, you are very welcome to hire boards to suit your taste from us. If, contrary to expectations, we don’t have the right board for you, there are several stores in the surrounding area where we are sure to find one for you. You can find out more about rental here Board Rental
Welche Wetsuits sind bei euch verfügbar?
We have wetsuits available in every size, whether for men, women or children.
Kann ich bei euch Private Coachings bzw. Einzelunterricht buchen?
Of course, you can also receive private tuition from us. We can focus on your strengths and weaknesses – building on your strengths and mitigating your weaknesses. You can find more information about the private coaching process and prices here: Surf Coaching.
Kann man sicher sein, dass man bei euch surfen lernt?
Unfortunately, there is generally no learning guarantee when surfing. Surfing is one of the most difficult sportsthat addresses underutilized muscle groups and the feeling of balance – some stand up on the first wave (especially children), for others it can take a little longer. What we guarantee you, however, in addition to plenty of motivation to get you on the board, is the best possible training from licensed instructors. surf instructoroptimal equipment and suitable wind and wave conditions.
Wo finden die Surfkurse auf Fuerteventura statt?
All surf courses, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, take place on the beaches and reefs of Fuerteventura. beaches and reefs of Fuerteventura take place. For all surf courses, we look for the best possible wave and wind conditions for each day and then decide which spot to go to. Accordingly, every day we go to the surf spot that is best suited to the surfing level of our guests. For beginners, we always start at one of Fuerteventura’s beautiful beach breaks, preferably our home beach in El Cotillo, so that you can start safely and in a great beach atmosphere in waist-high water on a sandy bottom.
Findet der Surfkurs an einem Beachbreak oder an einem Reefbreak statt?
It all depends on the surfing level. Due to the Security our beginner courses take place exclusively on beach breaks. Intermediate and advanced courses take place on beach or reef breaks, depending on the conditions.
Was sollte ich zum Surfkurs mitbringen?
Beach gear: Swimming trunks, swimsuit / swimming trunks / bikini for under the wetsuit, towel, sunscreen (at least SPF 30), water, a small snack and, above all, lots of good humor.
Wie lange dauert der Surfkurs?
The surf course lasts approx. 3.5 hours, including theory, practice time and transfer.
Auf welcher Sprache wird bei der Surfkurs unterrichtet?
The surf course is mostly held in English – if you want to work on your Spanish, you can of course also ask the coaches for Spanish instructions 😉 All coaches speak English and Spanish. Some also speak French and Italian.
Ist der Spottransfer im Preis inklusive? Ist der Shuttle zum Strand während des Surfkurses inklusive?
All transfers to the surf beach are included in the price.
Ich habe schon einen Anfängersurfkurs absolviert, was beinhaltet der Fortgeschrittenensurfkurs?
We offer various advanced surf courses: Intermediate course as well as a course for advanced intermediates and private coaching for the advanced surfers.
The intermediate course is for surfers who have already completed a beginner surf course and now want to learn how to surf in green waves. This course usually takes place on the beach, where you can hone your stand-up and paddle technique in white water.
The surf course for advanced intermediates is for surfers who already surf in green waves and want to optimize their techniques and work on their timing and positioning in the water. This course usually takes place on the reef.
Our advanced course is for already good surfers who would like to optimize individual movements (e.g. timing, positioning, certain turns, rail-to-rail surfing, etc.) and receive individual feedback.
As we only teach in small groups (1:5) and can therefore respond individually to our surf students, we discuss – in addition to our surf course program – with our advanced surf students after the first surfing session what they are already good at and what they would like to learn next. This way, every advanced surfer has their own individual curriculum.
You can find a detailed description of the different surf course levels on ourwebsite under surf courses.
Wann ist die beste Zeit für einen Anfängersurfkurs?
As we travel daily to the surf beach that has the best conditions for the surfing level of our surf students, every season on Fuerteventura is particularly well suited to start surfing. surfing / surfing surfing.
Wann ist die beste Zeit für einen Fortgeschrittenen Surfkurs?
As we travel daily to the surf beach that has the best conditions for the surfing level of our surf students, every season on Fuerteventura for an advanced surf course suitable. If you have been surfing for a while and want to learn to surf on the reef break (rock reef) during your advanced surf course, the best time is from October to April.
Wann gibt es die besten Wellen auf Fuerteventura?
In principle, there are always good – That’s the advantage of an island. If the swell comes from the north, the north shore runs, if it comes from the east, the east coast, and so on. There are different spots for each season that have the best waves. If you are on the reefs of the best time to visit is from October to April. It is generally a little smaller in summer.
Ab welchem Alter dürfen Kinder bei euch am Surfkurs teilnehmen?
We teach children from the age of 8. To ensure that children can be taught safely, the surf courses need to be prepared much more carefully and more staff are required, which is why we do not offer a discount for children.
Kann man das Surfmaterial auch außerhalb der Surfkurszeiten nutzen?
On the day of your surf course you can rent the equipment from us (if available) and go surfing again on your own.
Kann man an Tagen ohne Surfkurs auch in El Cotillo oder an anderen Surfspots surfen gehen?
Of course, you are welcome to buy a surfboard and a wetsuit.
Was kostet der Verleih von Surfmaterial und muss ich ein Pfand mitbringen?
If you are no longer in our surf course, the rental of board and wetsuit costs 15€ per day and together 20€ per day. Please don’t forget to bring a deposit (ID, driver’s license, etc.), which we will of course return when you return the equipment.
Wann starten die Surfkurse?
You can start your surf course every day. We offer surf courses every day.
Muss ich alle Surfkurstage am Stück nehmen oder kann ich auch einen Tag Pause machen?
You can of course spread your surf course days out as you wish. As a rule, we will schedule you for the courses on consecutive days – according to the number of course days you have booked. If you would like a different distribution, just let us know and we will be happy to arrange it for you.
Kann man spontan vor Ort weitere Surfkurse dazubuchen?
Of course, you can also decide on (further) surf course days on site, provided there are still places available in the surf course. Just let us know in good time (at least 24 hours in advance) and we will usually still have space for you.
Kann ich im voraus gebuchte Surfkurstage vor Ort wieder stornieren?
Unfortunately, surf course days that have already been booked and paid for can no longer be canceled on site. If you are unable to attend the course on a booked day, we cannot refund you for this course. However, if you let us know the day before, we can try to accommodate you on another day – but we cannot guarantee this either.
Verleiht ihr Roofracks für den Transport von Surfbrettern auf dem Dach?
Yes, if you hire a board from us, we can lend you roof racks that can hold up to 6 boards for a fee of €2 per day. This means you can also transport larger boards comfortably by car.
Verwendet ihr umweltfreundliches Wachs?
As ocean fanatics, the environment is very important to us, so we have waxed our boards with GreenFix. This is an environmentally friendly wax and consists of 100% natural ingredients. By the way, you get a free piece with your rental.
Kann ich ein ausgeliehenes Surfbrett gegen ein anderes wechseln/eintauschen?
Of course! You can swap your board for another one at any time. If the conditions change or you realize that the board is simply not for you, just come back to us.
Was mache ich, wenn am Board etwas kaputt geht und ich ein "Ding" im Board habe?
Shit happens, especially when surfing: It’s easy for a fin to break off or a small ding to appear on the surfboard. That’s why we have our trusted shaper in the neighboring village of Lajares. He repairs the dings in our boards cleanly and at fair conditions. If there is any damage to your rented board, we will pass on his costs directly to you – without any surcharge. So that you can be sure that you will not be charged for any damage caused by your previous renter, we will check the board with you before handing it out – so you can be sure that you will receive a board in good condition.