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Starting surfing can feel much easier with the right method and support. This Basic Surf Programme is designed for first-timers, nervous beginners or anyone who has tried before but struggled to stand up or progress.
First, your instructor will introduce the equipment and explain how to use your board and wetsuit correctly. The session begins with clear guidance on safety, how to move around the surf zone and how to understand the sea before entering the water.
Once the basics are covered, you’ll practise lying on the board, paddling, choosing suitable waves, standing up and maintaining balance. Coaching is kept practical and easy to follow, with exercises both on the beach and in the water to help you build confidence step by step.
Throughout the lesson, the focus is on helping you avoid bad habits from the start. Your instructor will adapt the session to your ability, explain what to adjust and help you manage the common emotions that come with learning something new in the sea.
Somo Beach is a long sandy beach on the Cantabrian coast, offering plenty of space for beginner surf lessons. Its wide shoreline allows instructors to choose suitable areas depending on the day’s conditions, helping create a safer and more comfortable learning environment.
Around the beach, Somo has a relaxed surf-town feel with cafés, restaurants and easy access to the seafront. The area is well known for surfing, making it a strong choice for anyone wanting to take their first proper steps into the sport.
A confident swimming ability is required before joining the lesson. This helps ensure you feel safer and more comfortable while learning in the sea.
No previous surfing experience is needed. The programme is designed for complete beginners as well as those who have tried before and want to improve their foundations.
Andrea and the coaching team use a clear, adaptable method built from years of teaching different ages and ability levels. Their approach focuses on safe progression, good habits and helping each student understand what they are doing, rather than rushing through the session.
Small-group teaching allows instructors to give individual guidance and support throughout the lesson. The aim is to help students leave with more confidence, better technique and a positive first surfing experience.
Yes, this programme is specifically designed for people who are new to surfing. It covers the essential foundations, including equipment use, safety, paddling, standing up and balance.
It is also suitable if you have tried surfing before but struggled to progress. The instructor will help identify simple changes that can make your technique feel easier and more controlled.
You will learn how to use your board correctly, how to lie in the right position, how to paddle efficiently and how to stand up safely. You will also be introduced to basic ocean awareness so you can better understand the waves and surf zone.
The lesson also covers balance, board control, safe falling and how to respect turns in the water. These foundations help you build good habits from the beginning.
Yes, all students must be able to swim confidently. Surfing takes place in the sea, so swimming ability is an important safety requirement.
You do not need to be an advanced swimmer, but you should feel comfortable in the water and able to manage yourself if you fall from the board.
Yes, all necessary equipment is included. You will be provided with a surfboard suited to your level and a wetsuit for comfort and protection.
The instructor will help ensure your equipment is suitable before the session begins, which makes learning safer and more enjoyable.
Many beginners manage to stand up during their first lesson, but it depends on confidence, coordination and conditions on the day. The focus is on learning the right process rather than rushing.
Even if standing takes a little longer, you will still gain valuable skills such as paddling, positioning and understanding how to catch suitable waves.
Bring swimwear to wear under your wetsuit, a towel and comfortable clothes for after the session. Water and sunscreen are also recommended, especially during warmer weather.
Avoid bringing unnecessary valuables to the beach. You’ll be spending most of the session moving between the sand and the water.
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