Surfcamp
SURFCAMP DIRECTLY AT THE BEACH – SURF WHEN AND AS MUCH AS YOU WANT
The week in our surf camp
A typical week in our surf camp looks somewhat like this:
Surf camp course content
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Beginner
You will learn the basics of surfing in our beginner surfing camps and will get to ride your first waves.
- Safety rules and introduction to the surfspot
- Gliding and manoeuvring the surfboard
- Paddling and catching waves
- Takeoff in whitewater
- Foot position and body position on the surfboard
- Manoeuvring the softboard
- Evaluating waves, “green” waves
- Takeoff and surfing on green waves
- Basic theory of surfing
- Video analysis
- Surf to your heart’s content!
We only use new, high-quality soft and fibre boards on our training courses. We select the surfing spot and surfboards according to your ability and the current conditions.
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Advanced
The advanced surfing course (level 2+) is aimed at surfers who have successfully completed at least one week’s surfing course, can perform a safe takeoff, and every so often ride green waves.
- Improve your paddling and diving technique
- Assessing conditions (accurately analyse the tide & wind charts for your location)
- Lining yourself up / timing and positioning of the lineup
- Safely finding and surfing green waves
- Mastering first manoeuvres (bottom turn / top turn)
We adapt the course aims individually to your abilities; you train independently within your course group. Your surfing instructor will give you individual tips to improve your technique, including using video analysis. We also advise you on choosing the right surfboard; we have many different models and shapes for you to try out.
ElementFish offers the perfect combination of surfing, a great family team and super delicious food. Clear recommendation!
The camp
Situated right at the Atlantic ocean, in the dunes of the Ofir national park 30 minutes north of Porto, the ElementFish surfcamp offers perfect conditions for a relaxing surf holiday.
The rooms
- 4x twin rooms (shared bath/WC for each two twin rooms)
- 1x 4-bed room (with bath/WC)
- 1x 6-bed room (with bath/WC)
- extra bed possible on request
The camp
- Fantastic location directly between the surfing beach and the kitesurfing lagoon
- All surf and SUP spots within short walking distance
- Free use of surfboards and neoprene wetsuits 24/7
- Swimming pool
- Skateboard ramp
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bright, pleasant double and multi-bed rooms
- Yoga pavillon
- Delicious breakfasts
- Large terrace with BBQ and pizza oven
- Table tennis table and table football
- 2,500 m2 garden with views over the Ofir lagoon
- The FishBar serves both hot & cold drinks as well as the finest Portuguese wine
Our surf spots
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1 Camp
Our main surf spot, beachbreak with left and right breaking waves. Ideal for beginner and intermediate surfers. Sandy beach without any rocks and hardly any currents. Works best on high tide. -
2 Mole
Beach break with long righthander. Holds bigger swells until 3+ meters. Ideal for beginners up to experienced surfers. No rocks or currents. Works best on low and mid tides. -
3 River mouth
Secret spot. Beachbreak in front of a river mouth. Hollow but fast right and left waves. No rocks, but medium currents (depending on tide). Works best on incoming tides.
Surf camp staff
