Surf lessons
Daily lessons for every level, boards and wetsuits included.
SALT & SWELL
SWELL 1.2 M · OFFSHORECheck availability
(00) SALT & SWELL — SURF RETREAT, ERICEIRA
Salt. Swell. Sun.
A surf retreat on the Ericeira coast — daily lessons, longboard mornings, cliff walks and slow evenings. Book direct for the best rate.
SWELL 1.2 M SW ◆WIND OFFSHORE NE 8 KT ◆WATER 18°C ◆BEST TIME 07:00 ◆TIDE RISING ◆AIR 22°C ◆VISIBILITY CLEAR ◆SURFABLE TODAY ◆SWELL 1.2 M SW ◆WIND OFFSHORE NE 8 KT ◆WATER 18°C ◆BEST TIME 07:00 ◆TIDE RISING ◆AIR 22°C ◆VISIBILITY CLEAR ◆SURFABLE TODAY ◆SWELL 1.2 M SW ◆WIND OFFSHORE NE 8 KT ◆WATER 18°C ◆BEST TIME 07:00 ◆TIDE RISING ◆AIR 22°C ◆VISIBILITY CLEAR ◆SURFABLE TODAY ◆
(01) THE BREAKS — PICK A SPOT
Four breaks, one coastline.
Ericeira is a World Surfing Reserve, and the breaks are the reason. Select a break to see the swell, the bottom and the best tide — our coaches surf all four, every week.
INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCEDBREAK 01 / 04
Ribeira d'Ilhas
The world-class right point. Long, clean walls that hold their shape — the break the town is known for, and the one our coaches know best.
- Swell
- SW · 1–2 M
- Bottom
- Reef / rock
- Best tide
- Mid tide
(02) PACKAGES — THE WHOLE OFFER
Five ways to surf the week.
Every package includes coaching, boards and wetsuits. The table below is the whole offer — no hidden extras.
| PACKAGE | LENGTH | INCLUDES | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01The Learn to Surf WeekSeven nights, five lessons, boards and wetsuits included. For first-timers who want to stand up by Friday. | 7 NIGHTS | 5 lessons · boards · wetsuits | From €890 / person | Book → |
| 02The Longboard WeekendThree nights, two longboard sessions and a cliff walk included. Slow, graceful rides on the mellow morning swell. | 3 NIGHTS | 2 sessions · board · cliff walk | From €420 / person | Book → |
| 03The Surf & StayFour nights, bed and breakfast, surf when you like. For improvers who want the coast without the schedule. | 4 NIGHTS | B&B · board hire · tide times | From €520 / person | Book → |
| 04The Family Surf WeekSeven nights for the family, lessons for all ages. The kids learn in the morning, the parents surf in the afternoon. | 7 NIGHTS | Lessons all ages · boards | From €2,400 / family | Book → |
| 05The Solo SessionThree nights, one-to-one coaching, your own pace. For the ones who came to get better, quietly. | 3 NIGHTS | 1-to-1 coaching · video review | From €610 / person | Book → |
(03) THE RETREAT IN NUMBERS
0ROOMS BY THE SEATen rooms, no crowds.
0SURFABLE DAYS A YEARThe coast, most days.
0hBOOKING REPLYAt most — usually sooner.
0%WOULD RETURNGuests who would come back.
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(04) BEYOND THE WAVES
What a day looks like.
Longboard mornings
Slow, graceful rides on the mellow morning swell.
Cliff walks
The coastal path to the lighthouse, at golden hour.
Yoga at dawn
Stretch on the deck before the first session.
Fish market morning
Buy the catch with a local, cook it that evening.
Sunset session
One last wave as the sun drops into the Atlantic.
(05) YOUR STAY
From arrival to departure in four steps.
Arrive
Check in from 3pm. Coffee on the deck, boards by the door, the ocean in front of you.
Settle
Your room is ready, dinner is at 7 and the tide times are on the board. Nothing is asked of you tonight.
Surf
Pick a lesson, a longboard morning or a doing-nothing day. Coaches are on hand, and the beach is a two-minute walk.
Depart
Check out at 11am. Leave the coast a little saltier than you arrived.
Family-run, not a chain
The same family has run the retreat since 2016. They know the breaks, the tides and your name by day two.
Small on purpose
Ten rooms only. No crowds, no queues, no noise — just the coast and the people who came for it.
Lessons included
Every package includes coaching. You do not need experience, only a willingness to fall in.
Honest pricing
The price you see is the price you pay. No resort fees, no surprises at checkout.
(06) GUEST VOICES
SCROLL →What a week feels like.
“I stood up on day three and have not stopped smiling since. The coaches are patient, the house is calm and the food is better than it has any right to be.”
Hannah Moore — Guest, Bristol — Learn to Surf Week“The morning longboard sessions are the best part of my year. Slow waves, warm water and nobody in a hurry.”
Felix Hartmann — Guest, Hamburg — Longboard Weekend“I came alone and left with better surfing and three new friends. The one-to-one coaching is worth every cent.”
Lucy Chen — Guest, Dublin — Solo Session(07) FAQ
Before you book.
The questions every guest asks us. Anything else — call +351 261 000 000.
March to November, when the water is warm enough and the waves are kind. Summer is busiest; spring and autumn are quieter and often the best surf.
(08) BOOK YOUR STAY
Check availability for your dates.
Tell us when you would like to come and we will come back within 48 hours with availability and a price — usually much sooner. No obligation, no card taken.
+351 261 000 000
stay@saltandswell.com
Ericeira, Portugal