Surf Portugal all year-round
all levels welcome
Need a first lesson or coaching to level up? We can help.
We Are Salty People Surf Coaching
High-performance inspired surf coaching in Peniche • Baleal. Max 2 surfers per session, tailored for all levels: from your very first waves to confident, powerful surfing in bigger conditions.
All coaching led by Federico M. Kessler — IKO-certified instructor, Nazaré experienced rider and all-round waterman with 1,200+ students coached across kitesurf, surf and Surf Apnea Movement training.
Private Surf Coaching Session
- Technical breakdown: paddling, take-off, positioning, line choice and timing.
- In-water or from-the-beach coaching depending on conditions and goals.
- Optional video + written feedback so you leave with a clear progression plan.
- Spot selection across Peniche / Baleal based on banks, tide and crowd.
- Local transport & insurance during the session included.
- Boards & accommodation not included (we help you choose what makes sense).
Ideal for all levels — from your first-ever surf session to experienced surfers wanting focused coaching, cleaner technique and more confidence in bigger waves.
1-Week Intensive Surf Program
- 4 x 2h surf coaching sessions with clear goals and tracked progression.
- 1 surf skate session to lock mechanics, flow and body awareness.
- 1 Surf Apnea Movement Training session for breath, control & confidence under pressure.
- Spot theory, forecast reading and video review when relevant.
- Max 2 surfers → constant feedback, no surf-school chaos.
- Local transport & insurance included. Boards & accommodation separate.
Designed for complete beginners to solid intermediates who want a true training week — whether your goal is safer basics, cleaner turns or stepping into bigger surf with guidance.
1-Month Intensive Surf Program
- 12 x 2h surf coaching sessions with a structured progression, not random lessons.
- 2 surf skate sessions to refine timing, rail work and body control.
- 4 Surf Apnea Movement sessions focused on paddling power, breath and confidence in solid surf.
- Regular video analysis + written progression notes.
- Guidance for your free-surf days: when, where and how to show up.
- Local transport & insurance included. Boards & accommodation not included (we advise you).
For serious beginners to advancing surfers who want to build strong foundations, handle bigger days with calm, and compress years of trial-and-error into one fully coached salty month.