Level 1: Beginner Surf Coaching

The ideal course for an introduction to surfing, aimed at all the novice pupils at the school. Learn the basics of moving in the sea with the board and master the different paddling techniques using your arms and legs. Find out how to identify the different types of waves and practice the best way of getting on the board.

Duration: 2 hours x 4 days
Castelldefels
Level: Beginners
All ages
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Overview

The perfect beginner’s course for learning the basics of this sport. On this beginners’ course you’ll learn to:

 Become more self-reliant with the board in and out of the water

 Recognise the different waves and cope with them

 Practice paddling with arms and legs

 And you'll have a great time doing sport and looking after your health

 

Prices

1 to 2 people €196 / person

If you enrol more than two people we’ll give you a discount on the price of the course.

-10% 3 to 4 people €176 / person
-20% 5 or more €156 / person

All the necessary equipment and accident insurance comes included.
Note: Surf and paddleboarding lessons are usually done in small groups (max. 8 people) and take place regularly. Information and times.
Once you've done the begginers surfing course the price of future classes will be 35€/person instead of 49€.
 

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Details

This is the course all beginners should do. It consists of 4 classes (on the days of your choice) lasting two hours each. The price of the course includes 4 classes with a qualified instructor, insurance and surfing equipment (board, wetsuit...)

On this course you’ll learn the following:

  • Safety and surf etiquette in and out of the water
  • Entering the water correctly
  • Paddling and position on top of the surfboard
  • Getting through a wave
  • Sitting on the board and the standby position
  • Steering the board
  • Catching the wave
  • Taking off and riding the wave
  • Moving on the face of the wave
  • Bailing out/kicking out
  • Finishing the wave
  • What to do if you fall off
  • Return to the beach

Thanks to the slope of the seabed, the waves in Barcelona and Castelldefels make for ideal surfing classes, recommendable for both adults and children (from 7 years old). At our school you’ll find people of all ages!

The price of the course includes:

  • necessary equipment
  • accident insurance

Times

The table below displays the different hours when you can do your begginers surfing course:

 CastelldefelsBarcelona
Monday Closed by appointment
Tuesday from 9am to 8pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday from 9am to 8pm
Sunday

After you book, we’ll send you emails announcing courses every time there are waves ideal for learning to surf. Just click on the email link to confirm when you’ll be coming. This way we make sure you learn to surf in ideal conditions.

Important note: You must arrive to the school 15-20 minutes before the lesson starts.

Your booking will be valid for one year from the time of payment.

Location

Castelldefels

Castelldefels
Port Ginesta
Local 109, Les Botigues de Sitges
08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona
How to get there >

How to get there:
C-32 or C-31
Renfe line R2S direction Vilanova y la Geltrú
L94, Barcelona Pl. Catalunya-Playa de Castelldefels-Botigues de Sitges.

Frequently Asked Questions

You must know how to swim to go on any of the courses at the Escola Catalana de Surf. It is also advisable to be in good physical shape, which will help you take greater advantage of the course.

Six years old. Pupils must know how to swim.

You can book online through this page or if you prefer you can call us on the contact phone number during office hours.

You can start the course anytime you want. Once enrolled on a course we will send you an email with a calendar of days, times and places. You choose the day you want to come. It’s that easy!

Every week we send out emails announcing the lessons planned depending on the weather conditions. If you want to join a lesson, just click on the email link to confirm you’ll be coming.

Our classes are usually two hours long. Times may vary; we'll send you an email with the scheduled classes on a weekly basis. 


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Customer reviews

Awesome experience! Abel, the school founder, is a gem. He's got a lot of patience and a great sense of humour! We'll definitely repeat soon!

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Mireia C.
, (Tripadvisor)
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Increibleeee y 100% recomendable!!! Ideal como primera experiencia con monitores, material y ubicación excelente. He hecho varios clases con Escuela Catalana de surf y siempre lo recomiendo. El trato es excelente, el ambiente muy familiar y los profesionales sensacionales. Sin duda es una genial forma de hacer deporte y pasar un buen día !!! Recomendable al 100%!!!!

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Carme C.
, (Tripadvisor)
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Mi experiencia con la Escola Catalana de Surf es muy buena! Grupos reducidos con grandes profesionales que saben transmitir su pasión por el surf. Hace unos meses que estoy disfrutando de sus clases. La localización es ideal. También puedes alquilar material (tablas y neopreno). Muy recomendable!!!

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Nitacar
, (Tripadvisor)
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Gracias a Abel y su equipo, mis hijos han descubierto la pasión por el surf. ¡¡¡Sois fantásticos!!!

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Gemma M.
, (Google Review)
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Le regalamos un curso de Surf a nuestro hijo de 11 años, y el Domingo dia 8 de Enero dio su primera clase, se lo paso genial, esta deseando volver.
Nosotros, por nuestra parte, estamos encantados con los monitores.
Lo recomendamos 100 x 100

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Sandra y Pedro
, Google Review
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¡¡Gran experiencia!! Aunque parezca imposible aprender hacer surf en Catalunya, no lo es!!! Lugar idoneo para la iniciación y perfeccionamiento. Gran equipo profesional y humano!!! Fue un fin de semana increíble!!! Repetiremos!!!

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xjofre
, (Tripadvisor)
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Grandes profesores, gran escuela. Un lugar q han hecho que el surf sea mi pasión. Recomendable 100%!

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David A.
, (Tripadvisor)
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An excellent spot with fantastic people! Super recommended! They take care of you as if you were one of their own "surf-family”, they help you with everything!

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Gloria L.
, (Google Review)
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