Arcachon Surf School
"Learning to surf in Arcachon (La Salie to be exact) is like skiing a green slope: it's progressive, reassuring and accessible!"
Arcachon, the jewel of the Aquitaine coastline, where every wave is an opportunity to reveal your inner surfer.
Here, we offer much more than surf lessons: we give you the essence of surf culture, taught by passionate instructors who are deeply rooted in their region of dunes, ocean and pine trees.
At Ocean Adventure, we believe that good learning is based on three pillars: personalised teaching, fun first and foremost, and tangible progress at every session.
Our state-qualified instructors take the time to understand your level, your desires and your pace, to offer you tailor-made support in a friendly, motivating atmosphere in the heart of the basin and its surroundings.
Safety is a priority: Thanks to its sheltered beaches and spots suitable for beginners and experts alike, Arcachon is an ideal place to learn or perfect your skills in complete peace of mind. You'll be in the best possible conditions, supervised by professionals who know all about the dynamics of the tides, sandbanks and local currents.
Our advice for making real progress?
Opt for a full-week course. A series of lessons will help you learn the right techniques, build your confidence and quickly become self-sufficient.
And the more time you spend in the water, the more you experience that unique feeling of freedom and connection with the ocean that only gliding can offer.
Booking Surf Lessons at La Salie
Book your surfing lesson in Arcachon now. Specify the day in the comments, and we'll call you back a few days before the lesson (48 hours at the latest) to give you a timetable.
(From September to June: SALIE NORD car park behind the wooden house / July and August: SALIE SUD beach to the left of the Wharf)
Group Surf Lessons in La Salie
beginner / intermediate
Enjoy personalised support and make progress as part of a group of just 6–8 people.
Unique surfing lessons
3 surfing course
5 surfing course
Group Surf Lessons with Transport in La Salie
beginner / intermediate
Departure from Moulleau/Pyla (subject to lorry availability) outside the summer season
Enjoy personalised support and make progress as part of a group of just 6–8 people.
Surf lessons + transport
With transport
3-session surf course + transport
With transport
5-session surf course + transport
With transport
Private Surf Lessons in La Salie
(excluding July and August)
Whether you want the convenience of a private tutor or wish to make faster progress because you’re an athlete, this package is for you.
1-hour private surfing lesson
Private surfing lesson 1h30
Arcachon Surf School
It's a surf spot for beginners and intermediates!
The Atlantic coast is famous for its waves, so come and discover the magic of surfing in Arcachon.
Located south of Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat, the surf spots at La Salie are the closest and most accessible. The beaches at La Salie offer optimum conditions almost all year round. The spots often work and are therefore very popular with local surfers. With quality waves, this is definitely one of the best surf spots near Arcachon. There's generally a great atmosphere at the La Salie Nord spot.
What should I bring for my surf lesson?
We provide the board, wetsuit, instructor and transport if the ocean is stormy and you have to leave the site to go to a fallback spot. Just bring a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit, a towel, a change of clothes and a bottle of water.
What time are the lessons?
We run courses all day long. We organize the groups ourselves according to age and level, to give you the greatest possible satisfaction.
We'll call you back to give you your lesson time after you've booked.
7-day tides
BM : Basse Mer (Low Sea)
Tide times for the coming months
Beginner and advanced surf lessons
Good course supervision
Groups are made up of 6 to 8 people for 1 instructor, and supervision takes place in the water for more personalized advice. You are insured by the French Surfing Federation.
