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Five days of focused surf training with Joana Andrade in Ericeira: combine apnea sessions, video breakdowns and guided coaching across reef and beach breaks. Ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers aiming to push into bigger, cleaner waves.
Five days of focused surf training with Joana Andrade in Ericeira: combine apnea sessions, video breakdowns and guided coaching across reef and beach breaks. Ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers aiming to push into bigger, cleaner waves.
Salt spray and wind greet the morning as participants gather on a pebbled Ericeira shoreline, boards lined like patient animals waiting to move. Over five concentrated days the coast—part of Portugal’s World Surfing Reserve—becomes a laboratory: waves tested, breath held, technique dissected frame by frame.
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Operated by Progress Surf School · Ericeira, Lisbon District
Salt spray and wind greet the morning as participants gather on a pebbled Ericeira shoreline, boards lined like patient animals waiting to move. Over five concentrated days the coast—part of Portugal’s World Surfing Reserve—becomes a laboratory: waves tested, breath held, technique dissected frame by frame.
Ericeira’s cliffs are volcanic and sedimentary in origin, carved by Atlantic swell patterns that reward local knowledge; reefs produce powerful, hollow waves while nearby beach breaks offer more forgiving shoulders for progressive turns. The town’s fishing history and working harbor sit a short walk from surf schools and cafés where generations of surf culture ripple through conversations about tides and wind windows.
This program, led by big-wave rider Joana Andrade with professional coaches, layers practical training—pre-surf warmups, apnea (breath-holding) work, and daily video analysis—onto real ocean hours at multiple spots. Expect guided sessions at reef and beach breaks, classroom-style surf theory on forecasting and safety, and targeted goal-setting to break plateaus.
Practically: bring a performance board you’re ready to test, a full wetsuit for cool Atlantic water, and a willingness to surface from wipeouts with curiosity. Sessions emphasize ocean awareness, board selection, and controlled breathing under stress. The itinerary suits intermediate-to-advanced surfers aiming to step into bigger waves under coach supervision. Weather and swell dictate exact locations; transport to chosen breaks is provided. Hydrate, sleep well between days, and communicate any medical conditions—apnea and focused breathwork have risks for those with cardiovascular or pulmonary issues. This is a technical, immersive training loop designed to push skill and confidence in authentic Portuguese surf.
The program is designed for intermediate to advanced surfers who are comfortable in heavier surf and familiar with reef and beach break dynamics.
Expect Atlantic temperatures from roughly 14–20°C (57–68°F) depending on season; a 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit is commonly recommended.
Apnea exercises are coached but not suitable for those with cardiovascular, pulmonary issues, or pregnancy—disclose medical conditions during booking.
Yes, the camp includes transport to daily surf locations; exact spots are chosen by coaches based on swell and rider ability.
Progress Surf School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Salt spray and wind greet the morning as participants gather on a pebbled Ericeira shoreline, boards lined like patient animals waiting to move. Over five concentrated days the coast—part of Portugal’s World Surfing Reserve—becomes a laboratory: waves tested, breath held, technique dissected frame by frame.
Salt spray and wind greet the morning as participants gather on a pebbled Ericeira shoreline, boards lined like patient animals waiting to move. Over five concentrated days the coast—part of Portugal’s World Surfing Reserve—becomes a laboratory: waves tested, breath held, technique dissected frame by frame.
Ericeira’s cliffs are volcanic and sedimentary in origin, carved by Atlantic swell patterns that reward local knowledge; reefs produce powerful, hollow waves while nearby beach breaks offer more forgiving shoulders for progressive turns. The town’s fishing history and working harbor sit a short walk from surf schools and cafés where generations of surf culture ripple through conversations about tides and wind windows.
This program, led by big-wave rider Joana Andrade with professional coaches, layers practical training—pre-surf warmups, apnea (breath-holding) work, and daily video analysis—onto real ocean hours at multiple spots. Expect guided sessions at reef and beach breaks, classroom-style surf theory on forecasting and safety, and targeted goal-setting to break plateaus.
Practically: bring a performance board you’re ready to test, a full wetsuit for cool Atlantic water, and a willingness to surface from wipeouts with curiosity. Sessions emphasize ocean awareness, board selection, and controlled breathing under stress. The itinerary suits intermediate-to-advanced surfers aiming to step into bigger waves under coach supervision. Weather and swell dictate exact locations; transport to chosen breaks is provided. Hydrate, sleep well between days, and communicate any medical conditions—apnea and focused breathwork have risks for those with cardiovascular or pulmonary issues. This is a technical, immersive training loop designed to push skill and confidence in authentic Portuguese surf.