5-day surfing course

Fun, gliding and a real rise in level: ready to surf a little better every day?

5-day surfing course in Lacanau-Océan

Do you really want to start surfing? Take the time to learn, make progress, understand the ocean and enjoy every wave?

The week-long course at Big Mama Surfschool is the ideal way to immerse yourself in the world of surfing, in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere. Over 5 consecutive days, you’ll enjoy a series of sessions supervised by our passionate instructors, with personalised support, good equipment and advice that really hits the mark. The result: you gain in technique, confidence and above all… feeling.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have a few sessions under your belt, this course is the most fun and effective way to take things to the next level.

And bonus: after a week, you may finally know how to put your leash on the right side (we won’t judge, we promise).

What will you learn?

Introduction and first waves

Discovery of equipment: surfboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, leash, wax, etc.
Learn about the ocean and its dangers: how to select a surfing or swimming area, spot currents and other dangers.
First contact with the waves: learning to dive under the waves, introduction to bodysurfing, finding your bearings in the water.
Learn how to ride your board safely in the waves and catch a long wave.
Learning the righting technique on the beach.
Master the righting technique on the foam and manage to glide while keeping your balance.
Begin to steer your board in the foam.

Offshore passage 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 how to paddle efficiently out to sea and when catching a wave.
Learn to position yourself offshore and select the right waves.
Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.

Perfecting your technique 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 follow it 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.).

Initiation:

Introduction and first waves

Discovery of equipment: surfboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, leash, wax, etc.
Learn about the ocean and its dangers: how to select a surfing or swimming area, spot currents and other dangers.
First contact with the waves: learning to dive under the waves, introduction to bodysurfing, finding your bearings in the water.
Learn how to ride your board safely in the waves and catch a long wave.
Learning the righting technique on the beach.
Master the righting technique on the foam and manage to glide while keeping your balance.
Begin to steer your board in the foam.

Intermediate:

Offshore passage 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 how to paddle efficiently out to sea and when catching a wave.
Learn to position yourself offshore and select the right waves.
Catch your first smooth waves and master the take-off.

Advanced:

Perfecting your technique 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 follow it 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 surfing course in Lacanau?

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 5-day surf courses in Lacanau

High Season

July - August

Courses 5x2h 169€

Low Season

Rest of the year

Courses 5x2h 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 week surf courses

Will I really make progress in 5 days?

Yes, this format is very effective for making continuous progress. Each day allows you to consolidate what you’ve learnt, correct mistakes and become more independent in the water.

Isn't the 5-day rhythm too tiring?

The pace is fast, but balanced. Two hours a day allows you to invest yourself fully in your practice without the risk of overexertion, even for beginners. Rest between sessions is important.

Does the equipment change as progress is made?

Yes, the equipment can be adjusted during the course to suit your progress. We start with stable boards and move on to more technical boards if you’re ready.

What happens in the event of bad weather?

We keep the lessons going in the rain, unless safety is no longer guaranteed (too high a swell, thunderstorms, etc.). In this case, we reorganise the sessions during the week or propose a postponement.

Opinions and testimonials

My experience goes back a long way, but I took 10 hours of surf lessons with Big Mama Surf School, and I’ve never regretted it: top communication beforehand to plan the sessions, and during the sessions the advice is so good that you find yourself surfing almost without help after 2-3 hours!

Particularly satisfied with this discovery course (5 x 2h). A very friendly surf school for everyone. Special mention to our instructor, Romain, whose professionalism and teaching skills are remarkable! I’d definitely recommend it.

Superb week (5 x 2 hours) spent with our instructor Romain, thanks to his relevant and individualised advice. Me and my 2 children progressed very quickly in a friendly atmosphere. We’ll be coming back to Big Mama Surf School!

My experience with Big Mama was excellent. Being at a slightly more advanced level in my surfing, I was looking for specific things to correct and work on and needed more ‘personalised’ sessions. They listened to my needs and adapted to my requirements. Baptiste was my instructor and he was great!

5-day surfing course