Advanced courses

You can stand up on the board? Perfect, now let’s take off!

Advanced surf courses in Lacanau-Océan.

You’ve already taken a few lessons, you know how to get up on the board in the foam… and you feel like going a bit further? Then this is exactly the right time to join our intermediate and advanced courses.

At Big Mama, we’ll help you get through the stages gently: catching a cleaner wave, gaining stability, starting to steer your board or even discovering your first manoeuvres.
Groups are organised by level so that everyone progresses at their own pace, with clear teaching, good equipment and always a relaxed atmosphere.

In short, you know how to stand up… now we’ll teach you how to really surf.

What will you learn?

Paddle outside and first smooth waves

Know how to analyse the conditions and choose the best spot for your level.
Know the safety rules for other surfers (priority rules).
Learn to paddle efficiently outside and when catching a wave.
Learn to position yourself in the lineup and select the right waves.
Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.

Perfecting and first manoeuvres

Improve your positioning, wave choice and paddling to catch as many waves as possible.
Optimise your righting technique to ride all types of waves.
Learn to steer your board in 2 directions (frontside and backside).
Learn how to read the wave so you can ride it for as long as possible.
Learn how to generate speed using effective supports and trajectories.
Discover the first basic surfing manoeuvres (roller, cut-back, floater, re-entry, etc.).

Intermediate:

Paddle outside and first smooth waves

Know how to analyse the conditions and choose the best spot for your level.
Know the safety rules for other surfers (priority rules).
Learn to paddle efficiently outside and when catching a wave.
Learn to position yourself in the lineup and select the right waves.
Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.

Avanced:

Perfecting and first manoeuvres

Improve your positioning, wave choice and paddling to catch as many waves as possible.
Optimise your righting technique to ride all types of waves.
Learn to steer your board in 2 directions (frontside and backside).
Learn how to read the wave so you can ride it for as long as possible.
Learn how to generate speed using effective supports and trajectories.
Discover the first basic surfing manoeuvres (roller, cut-back, floater, re-entry, etc.).

Why choose Big Mama for your advanced courses?

Support

Our qualified and professional teaching team will accompany you in the water throughout the sessions. Safety, progress and fun are our watchwords.

Fun

Fun, smiles and amusement will enliven the sessions. Our ultimate aim is to make you enjoy the waves in complete serenity.

Equipment

With over 200 boards in stock, you're sure to find a board to suit your size and ability. Recent foam boards for optimum safety.

Location

The school is located near Lacanau's Plage Nord (supervised beach), which is ideal for learning to surf as it is much less busy than the more central beaches.

Prices for our advanced courses in Lacanau

High Season

July - August

1 lesson 42€
2 lessons 78€
3 lessons 120€
4 lessons 156€
5 lessons 169€

Low Season

Rest of the year

1 lesson 36€
2 lessons 69€
3 lessons 105€
4 lessons 138€
5 lessons 159€

All the equipment you need is provided: board and wetsuit selected according to your level and body shape.

Access to changing rooms, toilets, showers and lockers is possible before and after the session.

Various methods of payment: bank transfer, credit card, ANCV cheques, sports vouchers, cash, cheques.

Frequently asked questions about our intermediate/advanced sessions

I've only done one or two introductory sessions, is it too early for the advanced course?

Not at all! If you already know how to stand up on the board in the foam and want to go a little further (wave catching, direction, stability), you’re in exactly the right place. This course is designed to help you make your first real progress.

Will I be surfing "real" waves?

Yes, but at your own pace! We often start with reformed foam or small smooth waves to work on technique gently. The aim is to gradually give you more independence on waves that haven’t broken.

Are there different levels in the group?

Yes, but the groups are organised by level so that everyone progresses in the best possible conditions. You’ll be with surfers of an equivalent level, supervised by an instructor who adapts the advice to each individual.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

This is not compulsory. Everything is included: board and wetsuit adapted to your level. But if you already have your own equipment, you can of course use it – the instructor will also be able to advise you on it.

What if the conditions are too difficult for my level?

Our instructors are there to put you in the right place and adapt the session. If the conditions are really complicated, we’ll adjust the time, the spot or the content of the lesson so that you progress safely.

Opinions and testimonials

Nice school and promises kept, we ended up standing on the board 😉 Preferred structure as they take their time and easy access to the north beach (much less crowded than the central). Young, smiling, available and attentive team. A recipe for success! We’ll be back with great pleasure.

We came as a couple to discover surfing in Lacanau and this school perfectly met our expectations. We were delighted to learn this sport with Romain, who is as kind as he is educational. We’ll be back!

A most enjoyable afternoon! The welcome and the instructors were really top-notch! Great teaching and a very relaxed atmosphere! Thank you for this surfing session! I’d love to go back! Don’t hesitate Big mama surf school is great!