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Your first day of surfing with Freshsurf is coming up, but what can you expect from your first beginner surfing lesson with us at Cotillo Beach? We clear up the most common misconceptions among surfing novices and take you on a journey through our beginner courses. <\/p>\n
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You may be familiar with surfing from movies, Instagram, or your last vacation, when you watched enviously from the beach. Everyone seems to stand up effortlessly, glide casually toward the shore, grin at the camera\u2014and you wonder: <\/p>\n
\n\u201cHow hard can it be? I’m reasonably athletic…\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The honest answer: surfing isn’t difficult because you’re \u201ctoo unathletic\u201d \u2013 it’s because it’s a complex sport that challenges your body, mind, and the sea all at once. And that’s exactly where a good beginner surfing course comes in. <\/p>\n
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In this guide, we take you, as a beginner surfer, through your first day of surfing at the FreshSurf surf camp on Fuerteventura: from getting to know each other at Cotillo Beach, to softboards (yes, the \u201cgiant boards\u201d are intentional), to understanding currents, wind, and waves.<\/p>\n
You will learn:<\/p>\n
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What you can expect from the beginner surfing course at FreshSurf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Why you should start with a softboard as a beginner surfer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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What your surfing lesson with us looks<\/a> like and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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What basics you really need to be able to continue practicing on your own later on<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What you can expect as a beginner surfer at FreshSurf<\/h2>\n
You arrive at the surf camp as a beginner<\/a>\u2014perhaps alone, perhaps with your partner, girlfriend, or crew. At FreshSurf, that’s exactly what we’re here for: teaching surfing in small groups, with lots of patience, humor, and honest feedback. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
In our surfing course for beginners on Fuerteventura, you will learn:<\/p>\n
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the basics of safety<\/a><\/strong> at sea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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how to handle a softboard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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how to paddle correctly and stand up<\/a><\/strong> (take-off)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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how to surf the first white water waves<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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how you assess wind, waves, and currents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The course is structured so that after a few days you will have mastered the basics and can continue practicing on your own\u2014whether at our surf camp or elsewhere in the world.<\/p>\n
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Why you should start on a \u201cgiant\u201d softboard as a beginner surfer<\/h2>\n
Have you seen pictures of pros riding super narrow, short boards?
If you go into the water with it as a beginner surfer, frustration is practically inevitable.<\/p>\nA good beginner board is long,<\/strong> wide,<\/strong> and has a lot of volume<\/strong>!<\/p>\n
Why?
Because it gives you stability, more buoyancy, and thus significantly more waves\u2014and that’s exactly what you need at the beginning: lots of repetitions, lots of attempts, lots of moments of success.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/surfanfaenger-surfen-und-lachen.jpg” alt=”beginner surfer – surfing and laughing” title_text=”beginner surfer – surfing and laughing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The advantages of softboards in beginner courses<\/h3>\n
We deliberately use softboards in our beginner courses because they:<\/p>\n
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- make paddling easier<\/strong> for you<\/li>\n
- give you more time and stability<\/strong> when getting up<\/li>\n
- makes it easy to catch waves with little power<\/li>\n
- Make falls significantly gentler<\/strong> (thanks to soft surface and rubber fins)<\/li>\n
- reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others in the water<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The more volume, the more fun<\/strong>\u2014and the faster you learn.<\/p>\n
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If you want to delve deeper into the topic, we recommend our blog article,
where you will find even more information about board sizes, safety, durability, and switching to a hardboard later on.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/surfanfaenger-mit-softboards.jpg” alt=”beginner surfer with softboards” title_text=”beginner surfer with softboards” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Your first day of surfing with us – step by step<\/h2>\n
To help you get a better idea of what to expect, let’s go through your first day of surfing lessons at Cotillo Beach together.<\/p>\n
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Arrival and getting acquainted<\/h3>\n
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- The meeting point is the surf shop in El Cotillo.<\/li>\n
- You will get to know your surf instructors and your group.<\/li>\n
- We will review your level, experience, and preferences for the week together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is important to us that you feel safe, seen, and not \u201cleft behind.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Material check<\/h3>\n
You get:<\/p>\n
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- Wetsuit<\/strong> in the right size<\/li>\n
- Softboard<\/strong> that suits your height, weight, and skill level<\/li>\n
- Leash<\/strong> and any other safety information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Your coach explains directly to you:<\/p>\n
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- How to carry your board and leash correctly<\/li>\n
- how you enter the water with your board<\/li>\n
- what you shouldn’t do (e.g., throwing your board)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Warm-up & theory on the beach<\/h3>\n
Before you go into the water, there is:<\/p>\n
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- A short warm-up<\/strong> (joints, shoulders, core\u2014no boot camp hell)<\/li>\n
- an introduction to safety and rules of conduct<\/strong><\/li>\n
- first theory:\n
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- Wie entsteht eine Welle?<\/li>\n
- What ist white water?<\/li>\n
- How do you position yourself correctly on the board?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here you can practice your take-off on the sand\u2014that is, the sequence of movements from lying down to standing up.<\/p>\n
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First waves in white water<\/h3>\n
Then it’s time to get in the water\u2014the white water, not the big green waves just yet.<\/p>\n
You learn:<\/p>\n
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- to orient yourself in the sea<\/strong><\/li>\n
- to control your board iin the white water<\/strong><\/li>\n
- approaching the first waves while lying down<\/strong><\/li>\n
- standing in the white water for the first take-offs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Every beginning is difficult\u2014even as a beginner surfer<\/h2>\n
Yes, you will fall down often.
No, that doesn’t mean you’re \u201cbad.\u201d<\/p>\nEvery wave is feedback\u2014and your coach is by your side the whole time, giving personalized tips and correcting small details that make a big difference.<\/p>\n
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Understanding the sea: currents, wind, and wave forms<\/h2>\n
For many beginner surfers, the ocean is a completely new environment at first. It seems magical and a little intimidating at the same time. <\/p>\n
That’s why we teach you to \u201cread\u201d the sea at an early stage.<\/p>\n
Currents (lateral currents & undercurrents)<\/h3>\n
You learn:<\/p>\n
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- how to recognize currents from the beach<\/a><\/li>\n
- how you can use them to your advantage (e.g., as a \u201clift\u201d toward the line-up)<\/li>\n
- how you behave when you get caught in a strong current<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This knowledge is one of the most important building blocks for being able to safely go into the water later on without a surf instructor.<\/p>\n
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Warum Wind die Wellenform ver\u00e4ndert<\/h3>\n
In the beginner course, we explain the basic difference between:<\/p>\n
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Offshore wind<\/strong> (from land towards sea):
causes waves to break cleanly, steeply, and longer\u2014the \u201cpostcard setup.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Onshore wind<\/strong> (from the sea towards land):
flattens the waves, making them more chaotic and turbulent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Why wind changes the wave form” button_url=”https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/onshore-and-offshore-wind-wind-directions-when-surfing\/” button_text=”More information here!” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
More information about the influence of wind direction on waves and why this is so interesting for (aspiring) surfers.<\/p>\n
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For beginners, slightly onshore conditions can even be advantageous because the waves are softer and more forgiving\u2014perfect for gaining your first experiences in the white water in a relaxed manner.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Before each session, we review the conditions together\u2014this way, you’ll learn to understand swell, wind, and tides along the way.<\/p>\n
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FAQ for beginner surfers \u2013 the most common questions before the first lesson<\/h2>\n
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No.
The decisive factors are your motivation, your basic health, and your willingness to give yourself time. We have had many guests who surfed their first wave in their 40s or 50s\u2014and felt like they were 16 again. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How fit do I need to be?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
You don’t have to be a marathon runner, but:<\/p>\n
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- sicher schwimmen k\u00f6nnen<\/li>\n
- have an average level of fitness<\/li>\n
- be willing to step outside your comfort zone a little<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The rest will come automatically over the next few days.<\/p>\n
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Our beginner surfing course usually lasts 2\u20135 days, giving you enough time to learn the basics and see progress. More days = more repetition = more confidence. Remember to take a break sometimes! Experience has shown that many guests like to take a break from surfing after 2 or 3 days so they can come back refreshed and ready to go. <\/p>\n
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You only need:<\/p>\n
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- bathing suit<\/li>\n
- towel<\/li>\n
- Sun protection (high SPF, preferably reef-friendly)<\/li>\n
- bottle of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You’ll receive a board, wetsuit & leash from us.<\/p>\n
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Your first day of surfing is just the beginning<\/h2>\n
Learning to surf as a beginner means:<\/p>\n
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- you learn to understand a completely new element<\/li>\n
- You train your body in a natural, functional way.<\/li>\n
- you face fears that you may have been carrying around with you for a long time<\/li>\n
- You collect moments of success that have an impact far beyond your vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At FreshSurf Surf Camp on Fuerteventura, we guide you through this process with professional coaches, clear teaching methods, and an atmosphere where you can be yourself. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Most beginners know surfing<\/a> mainly from the media or perhaps from beach vacations. Surfing, as portrayed in the media, conveys total ease and effortlessness. <\/p>\n
This ease is no walk in the park, but don’t despair, just ask Freshsurf \ud83d\ude42 When learning to surf, we start with the basics at our surf school<\/a>. Once you’ve got the fundamentals down, you can move on to our advanced courses to learn more advanced skills. <\/p>\n
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The gradual approach to this complex sport<\/a> is not only ideal for learning perfect technique, but also for adapting step by step to the coordination (reaction time, balance, and orientation in the water) and physical requirements (strength, endurance, speed, and agility) of surfing. With our alternative program (yoga<\/a>, DrySurf, Carver, longboard<\/a>), our guests at the surf camp have the opportunity to train these skills even more intensively. <\/p>\n
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What’s the deal with the giant softboards in the surfing course?<\/h2>\n
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Choosing the right surfboard is very important for success when surfing your first waves. The decisive factors here are: the size and weight of the surfer<\/a>, their surfing experience and fitness level, and the shape and size of the waves at the spot. For beginners, the first priority is to catch lots of waves<\/a> to ensure maximum fun and learning success. As a beginner, you can catch most waves with a thicker board, as this provides a lot of buoyancy and makes it easier to catch waves with less power. In addition, thicker softboards offer easier paddling due to their greater buoyancy and are more stable overall when riding. Surfing on a softboard also minimizes the risk of injuring yourself and other<\/a> surfers: thanks to the soft material and rubber fins, a collision with the board is much less painful than with a hardboard. These are all important aspects, which is why we recommend that beginners<\/a> do not follow the board dimensions of pro surfers! You can find more advantages of softboards on our blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n
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Surfing conditions when learning to surf<\/h2>\n
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For beginner surfers, the ocean is usually a completely new and unfamiliar environment. In order to be able to assess the treacherous conditions, it is crucial to learn to understand nature and adapt to the laws of the ocean<\/a>. When surfing, it is really important to recognize the currents\u2014lateral currents and undercurrents\u2014while still on the beach. This allows you to take advantage of the water movement, e.g., as a lift to the line-up, and, on the other hand, if you get caught in a current, to use your knowledge to escape it. <\/p>\n