Surf Holiday Camp 2026: The Best Surf Camps for Teenagers
Offer your child a surfing holiday camp in France, Spain or Portugal for a unique experience on the edge of the ocean, with real surfers! Supervised by passionate surfers, young people experience a human adventure punctuated by waves, discoveries in the heart of nature and life in a community. The price includes full board and activities, but not national transport and, more often than not, transfers to the camp.
Away from the screens, they gain in confidence and autonomy, and leave with unforgettable memories. With Ocean Adventure, we pass on much more than just surfing techniques: we pass on a way of life, values and energy!
Do you teenagers want to experience a real surfing summer in a stylish camp, with new friends, by the sea? The programme is straightforward: you'll ride the waves, have fun in the great outdoors and share your week with a team who love surfing as much as you do.
No fuss, just fun, surfing and unforgettable memories. Whether you're here to progress, have fun, or just roll around in the sand like an idiot, this is the perfect place to live the adventure to the full.
Surf & Yoga Nature Camp in Hossegor
€1,199 for 6 nights / 7 days full board
+ Intensive surf course – 2 x 5 lessons + yoga
Capacity: 16 people
Ages 15 to 17, and from 5 to 11 July only
Here, just 15 minutes from Hossegor town centre, you’re already far from the crowds! The camp is located in the Landes forest, on the edge of a protected nature reserve, a 10-minute bike ride from the beach. The pace is relaxed and the surroundings are peaceful.
The surfing is better, the beaches are vast, and there’s hardly anyone there! Away from the ocean, the holiday focuses on yoga, gentle movement, breathing and recovery.
Meals are an integral part of the experience. The cuisine is simple, homemade and welcoming, inspired by our surfing destinations.
A camp designed to help you surf better, recover more effectively and find fun and balance amidst the vast pine forest, endless stretches of fine sand and the horizon of an infinite ocean.
Performance Surf Summer Camp Lacanau, France
Intensive course in small groups of 6 surfers.
Filmed sessions & video analysis
€1,190 for 6 nights and 10 surf lessons / Teenagers aged 12–18.
Arrival on Sunday 6pm, departure on Saturday morning.
For beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
Set in a beach house overlooking the ocean, this surfing camp in Lacanau offers total immersion in the world of surfing. With lessons in small groups, youngsters make rapid progress under the guidance of qualified instructors. The holiday includes accommodation, full meals and 24-hour supervision for optimum safety.
With waves to suit all levels and a friendly atmosphere, it's the perfect opportunity to perfect your technique and enjoy an unforgettable adventure in the heart of one of the best spots on the Atlantic coast.
Surf & Skate Summer Camp in Sables d'Olonne, Vendée
€850 for 7 days and 6 nights
Children aged 12–14 & Teenagers aged 14–17
In July and August
This surf camp for teenagers in La Tranche-sur-Mer offers an unforgettable experience combining surfing, skateboarding and wakeboarding. Designed for 10-13 and 14-17 year-olds, the camp runs from June to August and during the Easter holidays for a 100% sports and nature holiday.
With 5 surf lessons, a surf skate session, two trips to the skate park and a trip to the wake park, teenagers can make progress while having fun. Full-board accommodation guarantees comfort and a friendly atmosphere, with days filled with surfing, meeting new people and adventures on the Atlantic coast.
With safe, professional supervision, the youngsters enjoy an unspoilt natural setting and a friendly atmosphere where sharing and progress are at the heart of the holiday. Between the ocean and the skate park, every day is an opportunity to develop their skills and push back their limits!
Surfing Summer Camp Lisbon
€729 for 7 nights, 6 surf & multi-activities
Teenagers aged 13–17: 21 June to 30 August, Saturday to Saturday
Located in Lisbon, this surfing holiday camp in Portugal offers a wide range of activities in an exceptional setting, with 24-hour supervision for a completely safe stay.
Designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers, it welcomes teenagers from all over Europe and the world.
With English as the main language, it allows young people to improve their surfing skills while exchanging with teenagers from all over the world.
It's the perfect way to learn, have fun and improve at one of Portugal's best surf spots! Liam, 13, advanced surfer from Biarritz
Surfing Holiday Camp in Biarritz, France
4-star camping with swimming pool
€1199 - 6 nights and 10 surf lessons (2 lessons per day)
Teenagers aged 13–18: from 28 June to 18 July, Sunday to Saturday.
In Anglet, just 5 minutes from Biarritz, this surf camp for teenagers offers a true immersion in the ocean, learning to surf and group life.
Staying in a 4-star campsite with swimming pools and full board, the young people surf in small groups, supervised by passionate instructors, for fast and safe progress in surfing.
Designed as a collective adventure for teenagers, the trip promotes independence, community living and respect for the ocean.
Set to the rhythm of the tides, surfing sessions, activities and relaxation time combine to create an unforgettable sporting and social experience in the heart of the Basque Country.
Hossegor "Performance" Surf Camp
Family beach villa by the sea
€1,380 for 7 days, 6 nights + 2 to 3 lessons per day
12 to 15 years old – 16 to 18 years old(on request)
This surf camp for teenagers is designed for young people who are already confident in the water. Staying in a beach villa less than a 2-minute walk from the surf spots, teenagers can surf in ideal conditions to improve their skills.
Supervised by an experienced coach, formerly the first employee of the Hossegor Surf Club, lessons are given in small groups of no more than 6, ensuring close supervision tailored to each level.
- Levels: beginner intermediate → competition
- 4 to 6 hours of surfing per day
- Groups of 6 surfers
- Filmed and photographed sessions + video analysis to accelerate progress
A holiday focused on progress, technique and enjoyment, in the heart of one of the most iconic spots on the Landes coast.
"Surf & Skate" Summer Camp Bilbao
7 nights all-inclusive from €849 from Sunday to Sunday
Children aged 8–12 & teenagers aged 13–18
Surfing level: beginner-intermediate & intermediate-advanced
80 children from 21 June to 20 September
Located near the beaches of Bilbao, this surfing holiday camp is the best in Spain, offering a complete experience combining surfing, skateboarding and adventure sports in an international capital of art, culture and gastronomy.
The youngsters are accommodated in a large, recently renovated traditional Basque house, with full board and professional supervision, guaranteeing a safe and rewarding stay.
The unspoilt surf spot is perfect for all levels, from beginners to advanced surfers. Outside the surf sessions, there's skateboarding, climbing, a heated swimming pool and outdoor activities.
With its friendly, international atmosphere, this camp is ideal for improving your skills, sharing your passion and enjoying an unforgettable summer in the Spanish Basque Country.
Educational objectives of a Surfing holiday camp :
Hi everyone, my name's Paul and I've just come back from a 2-week surf camp in Biarritz. In this video, I'm going to show you what I've learnt.
When you arrive at a surf spot, there are three main things to look out for to identify potential dangers
- Identify sea currents.
- Check whether there is a seawall or rocks nearby.
- Observe the number of surfers already on the spot.
