Surf lessons Seignosse Hossegor Capbreton

Looking for a more personalized experience? Private surf lessons are an ideal alternative, offered by Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a more advanced surfer, these lessons are available for up to 3 people max, ensuring close supervision and quality instruction.

This small group format allows our surf school to offer full guidance and personalized support throughout the session — helping you progress faster and with confidence.

Prices are indicated per person.

Private Surf Lessons Seignosse – Kiwadu Surf School

Personalized coaching to progress at your own pace

At Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, our private surf lessons are tailored to offer one-on-one instruction for all skill levels — whether you’re a beginner, intermediate surfer, or already experienced.

What to Expect in a Private Surf Lesson

Each session follows a structured teaching approach, customized to your level and the ocean conditions of the day:

🏄‍♂️ 1. Surf Conditions Analysis & Take-Off Technique
Before getting into the water, we assess the surf conditions together (swell, currents, tides).
You’ll then learn or refine your take-off, the essential movement to stand up on your board smoothly and effectively.

🌊 2. Paddling Out & Line-Up Positioning
You’ll practice how to safely paddle through waves (duck dive or turtle roll) and how to position yourself in the line-up to select the best waves.

🌟 3. Wave Catching, Direction Control & Basic Maneuvers
Learn to catch waves at the right moment, control your direction, and—if you’re ready—start performing your first surf maneuvers like the bottom turn or cutback.

Why Choose a Private Surf Lesson in Seignosse?

✅ 100% personalized coaching
✅ Faster progression and skill development
✅ Tailored advice based on your level, goals, and surf style

Book Your Private Surf Lesson in Seignosse Now

📍 Meeting Point: Penon Beach (Plage du Penon), at the parking lot, near the Kiwadu Mobile
📞 Phone Booking: +33 6 25 10 01 66
📧 Email: kiwadu@hotmail.fr

The Take-Off: A Key Step in Every Surf Lesson

One of the most important stages during your surf lesson is the take-off — the moment you « take off » and stand up on your board.

Whether you’re riding a shortboard or a longboard, the take-off is a crucial skill that deserves focused attention.
This movement is so quick and dynamic that it eventually becomes automatic with practice.

That’s why it’s essential to learn the correct technique from the beginning. Any mistakes made during early surf lessons can lead to bad habits that are harder to correct later on.

With professional coaching at Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, you’ll learn how to perform a smooth and efficient take-off — setting the foundation for real progress.

One of the Biggest Challenges in Surfing: Getting Past the Breaking Waves

A key difficulty in learning to surf is getting out to the line-up, behind the breaking waves.
To catch waves before they break, you need to make it past the impact zone safely and efficiently.

This requires mastering specific techniques, such as the duck dive (used with shortboards) or the turtle roll (used with longboards).
Both are essential for navigating through incoming waves and reaching deeper waters.

That’s why it’s highly recommended to take several surf lessons, in order to fully learn and control these techniques under real ocean conditions.

At Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, you’ll benefit from professional coaching to help you build these essential skills with confidence.

Positioning in the Line-Up: Developing Ocean Awareness

Before anything else, a surfer must learn how to position themselves correctly in the line-up — the spot where you wait for the right waves.

Surfers call this skill “ocean awareness” or “surf sense”.
It’s the ability to read the waves, understand the break, and place yourself in the ideal location to catch the best sets.

At Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, every lesson begins with a detailed wave and spot analysis, helping you develop this essential surf instinct.

Knowing where to sit, when to paddle, and which wave to choose is key to progressing and becoming an independent surfer.

Catching Waves on Your Own: The Ultimate Goal of Every Surf Lesson

One of the main goals for many students during their surf lessons is to learn how to catch waves independently.

This process involves multiple skills:

• Reading the wave,

• Paddling at the right moment,

• Adjusting your position,

• And being in the best possible spot to catch the wave.

The wave entry — the moment you commit and start paddling for a wave — is one of the most important steps in surfing.
It determines how well you’ll ride the wave right from the start.

At Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, we help you master this critical phase by teaching you to be in the right place at the right time — “Right Time, Right Place”.

It’s the foundation for building true autonomy in the water.

Surfing Is Like a Combat Sport: Learn to React and Adapt

During surf lessons, I often like to explain that surfing can be compared to a combat sport.

Just like in a fight, you must constantly adapt — to the wave’s behavior, its rhythm, and how it breaks.
Every wave is different, and being able to react in real time is a fundamental part of becoming a good surfer.

That’s why it’s not only important, but often essential, to know what to do and when to do it once you’re on the wave.

At Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse, we focus on building this adaptive mindset so you can make quick, effective decisions and improve your performance with every wave.

Surf Maneuvers: Taking Your Surfing to the Next Level

For more advanced surfers, surf lessons at Kiwadu Surf School in Seignosse also include learning and refining essential maneuvers.

Techniques such as the bottom turn, roller, snap, cutback, floater, turn, and even the tube ride are fundamental for any skilled surfer.

These maneuvers are more than just style — they are functional tools that allow you to make the most of the wave’s power and shape.

By mastering these moves, you’ll be able to:

• Extend your ride,

• Maximize wave potential,

• And adopt more vertical and dynamic trajectories down the line.

At Kiwadu, our coaching focuses on helping you understand the when and how of each maneuver, so you can integrate them naturally into your surfing.