THE ORIGINAL SURF HOUSE EXPERIENCE

Nestled between the surfing hotspots of Ericeira and Peniche, a week in Santa Cruz means quietly scoring - with world-class waves a short drive away.

Learn to surf or improve your skills, with the best local coaches.

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WHERE?

TAMRAGHT
Southern Morocco

Welcome to Tamraght, a quiet local village 15 min from Agadir. A place well surrounded by a legendary coastline, where in Winter you can find some of the best waves in the world.

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WHEN?

WINTER 2022-23
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We dream year-round of the warm weather and strong swells that light up the fabled right-hand point-breaks that Morocco is famous for.

Join a surf week!

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WHAT?

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The coastline around Agadir is exposed to swells, offering solid surf for advanced riders and smaller and easier waves on lower swells. Get ready for a week of yoga and surfing.

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PERFECT FOR?

ALL LEVELS
Beginners & Intermediates

Spend one week straight in front of the ocean, surf  and discover everything Morocco has to offer.

Intermediate Surf Explorer for groups of max. 3 surfers.

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WHERE?

SANTA CRUZ
Central Portugal

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WHEN?

SPRING, SUMMER & AUTUMN 2023
Surf weeks from March to November

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WHAT?

TONS OF SURFING
6 full days of surf lessons

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PERFECT FOR?

BEGINNER+ SURFERS
Step to the next level

All you have to think about is catching waves
6 days of surf coaching with the best local instructors
Quality waves to learn and improve, all around
Discover a stunning coastline
Your surf house for the week: made for surfers
Comfortable double rooms
Cozy dorms for 4 or 6 people
Video analysis & theory lesson
Delicious BBQ every week, and three other dinners included
Day trips along the coast
Bernardo and the rest of the team will be your hosts for the week
Surf in Santa Cruz!

THE PACKAGE

JOIN THE TRIBE!

DISCOVER THE AVAILABLE WEEKSa view of the pool, luxurious vegetation and villa in lajares, fuerteventura

Surf with the best surf instructors and discover the surf spots around Santa Cruz, Portugal.

Surf Lessons

FOR FIRST TIME, BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE SURFERS
  • 7 night accommodation

    All breakfasts and 4 dinners

  • 6 days surf lessons

  • Surf equipment

  • Daily transfer to the surf spots

from €589per person

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Surf Lessons

FOR FIRST TIME, BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE SURFERS
  • 7 night accommodation

  • All breakfasts and 4 dinners

  • 6 days surf lessons

    Surf equipment

  • Daily transfer to the surf spots

from €589per person

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BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW AND SURF IN SANTA CRUZ, PORTUGAL

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THE EXPERIENCE

DISCOVER SANTA CRUZ

Nestled between the hotspots of Peniche and Ericeira – Santa Cruz offers the best waves in Europe a short drive away, while staying in a quaint Portuguese town.

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LEARN FROM THE BEST LOCALS

Bernardo and his team will take you everyday to the best spot for your level and take your surfing to the next level with actionable tips and weekly video analysis. All you have to think about is surfing.

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ENJOY THE SURF LODGE

A comfy villa with private rooms, cozy dorms and an amazing chef for your dinners. No better place to hang out after a day full of waves.

Discover the surf lodge.

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LEARN TO SURF IN PORTUGAL!

The waves are incredibly consistent, there are less people in the water compared to summer and Bernardo will find the best conditions for you to learn how to surf and improve quickly!

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All you need to know

Have questions about our surf trip? We've got all the answers you need.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

You can also get in touch directly via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Required surf level

This surf trip is open for beginner and intermediate surfers.

You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.

Discover what's your surf level!

Price & package

Surf Lessons Package

  • 7 nights accommodation in shared dorm or private double/twin room
  • 6 days surf coaching to the best surf spots
  • 2 to 3 free surf sessions with the supervision of our coaches
  • 1 video analysis session
  • 1 theory lesson
  • Surfboard & wetsuit
  • All Breakfasts
  • 4 dinners cooked by our chef at the surf lodge (including 1 BBQ)
  • Use of house facilities (swimming pool, shower, toilet, living room, barbecue)
  • Spot tranfsers with equipped van
  • Free performance Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 staff on the spot
  • 10% discount code for the Suntribe worry-free natural sunscreens (100% safe for you and nature)
  • 15% discount code for OY surf bikinis and yoga wear (sustainable, fair and high quality surf wear)
  • 10% discount code for Atlas Label sustainable swimwear and essential wetsuits (eco-friendly, regenerated neoprene made to order)


Price per person starting from: 589 €

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Available Weeks

SURF WEEKS FROM MARCH TO NOVEMBER

You can join a
surf week anytime from March to November. Weeks start and finish on Saturday.

Select your preferred week in our
booking request form. Check our surf trips Calendar!

‍Location: Santa Cruz, Portugal

Join this surf trip in Santa Cruz, Portugal!

What is not included?

  • Flights to & from Portugal. Ask us if you need help finding your flight connection.
  • The 3 dinners that are not included in the package. There are amazing restaurants to try out.
  • Lunches (various delicious options available, depending on the day's program).
  • A travel insurance is recommended for this surf trip. If you don't have one, we can offer you our Allianz travel insurance. Just add it when booking your surf trip.

Accommodation

The Surf Lodge with its cozy living room and relaxing garden with swimming pool and BBQ station is made to assure you all the comfort you will need after a day of waves.
The villa has rooms with double bed and dorms room that can accommodate up to 6 guest. All the rooms are equipped with sounds system device and free WiFi. Beds are made up on your arrival with new sheets and pillows. Towels and other necessary items are provided to make sure you have nothing to worry about on your vacation.
The large swimming pool and a lush grass lawn is ideal for relaxing in the sun or streching your body in a yoga session.
If you rent your own car there is a parking lot right in front of the lodge.

How to get there?

Flying to Lisbon is the easiest way to get to the surf lodge. Once you're in Lisbon you can:

  • Book our transfer service from the airport (€ 70 each way, which can be shared with any other passengers). Let us know at least 48h before your arrival so we can organize the transfer for you.
  • Take the bus from Lisbon to Torres Vedras. Check Barraqueiro Oeste online for schedules - there's a bus going directly from Lisbon to Torres Vedras and then we can organize a transfer from Torres Vedras to Santa Cruz (€ 20 each way, shared with any other passengers).
  • Take the bus from Lisbon to Torres Vedras and then a second bus from Torres Vedras to Santa Cruz (Check Barraqueiro Oeste online), from Santa Cruz it's a short walk to the Lodge.

If you need help or have any other questions just let us know.

Surf conditions

Portugal and especially the areas around Santa Cruz are home to an obscene amount of wave variety that can provide the goods in almost any conditions. Most famous is Supertubos, regarded by many as one of Europe's best beach breaks, but there are plenty of other waves to pull into around Santa Cruz.
Central Portugal is a year round destination with swell hitting the coast almost every day of the year. You can find all kind of waves ranging from world class spots to easier beach breaks perfect for beginners.

Rcommended wetsuit

Spring & Autumn
4/3 mm

Summer 3/2mm

Avg. water temperature

Temperatures vary between 15°C in March and 19.5 °C in September

Swell consistency
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70% in Spring
45% in Summer
80% in Autumn

Weather

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The area of Santa Cruz lies between the wettest north and the dry South. Sunny and pleasant in summer and mild temperatures in the winter.

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The Surf Lodge with its cozy living room and relaxing garden with a swimming pool and BBQ station is made to assure you all the comfort you will need after a day of waves.

Veronika, Bernardo and the rest of the team will be your hosts, and make sure you have an amazing time, in and out of the water!

The villa has rooms with double beds and dorms room that can accommodate up to 6 guests. All the rooms are equipped with sound systems and free WiFi.

Beds are made up on your arrival with new sheets and pillows. Towels and other necessary items are provided to make sure you have nothing to worry about on your vacation.

The large swimming pool and a lush grass lawn are ideal for relaxing in the sun or stretching your body in a yoga session.

If you rent your own car there is a parking lot right in front of the lodge.

The Surf House maximum capacity is 18 people.

YOUR HOME IN SANTA CRUZ

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YOUR HOME IN SANTA CRUZ

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The Surf Lodge with its cozy living room and relaxing garden with swimming pool and BBQ station is made to assure you all the comfort you will need after a day of waves.

Veronika, Bernardo and the rest of the team will be your hosts and make sure you have an amazing time, in and out of the water!

The villa has rooms with double bed and dorms room that can accommodate up to 6 guest.
All the rooms are equipped with sounds system device and free WiFi.

Beds are made up on your arrival with new sheets and pillows. Towels and other necessary items are provided to make sure you have nothing to worry about on your vacation.

The large swimming pool and a lush grass lawn is ideal for relaxing in the sun or streching your body in a yoga session.

If you rent your own car there is a parking lot right in front of the lodge.

The villa has rooms with double bed and dorms room that can accommodate up to 6 guest.
All the rooms are equipped with sounds system device and free WiFi.

Beds are made up on your arrival with new sheets and pillows. Towels and other necessary items are provided to make sure you have nothing to worry about on your vacation.

The large swimming pool and a lush grass lawn is ideal for relaxing in the sun or streching your body in a yoga session.

If you rent your own car there is a parking lot right in front of the lodge.

Veronika, Bernardo, Sonny and the rest of the team will be your hosts and make sure you have an amazing time, in and out of the water!

Bernardo is the head surf coach and he grew up with the Portuguese west coast as his playground for bodyboarding and surfing. After teaching for years all over Europe, he is now based in Santa Cruz and will guide you everyday to the best waves of the day for your level!

MEET YOUR HOSTS

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