From the age of 6, come and discover surfing in complete safety. Supervised by a state-certified instructor, Gary shares his passion with anyone keen to discover the sport that epitomises the Landes coast ! This surf school is situated on the path leading to the beach at Le Vieux Port campsite.
Packages
SURF-GRUPPENKURS
Dauer: 1 Stunde 30 Minuten
Ab 6 Jahren
Maximal 8 Personen
SURF-FAMILIENPAKET
Dauer: 1,5 Stunden
Ab 6 Jahren
Ab 3 Personen
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Surfing lessons for children aged 6 and over
- Beginner / intermediate / advanced
- Children don’t need to know how to swim, but they must enjoy being in the water
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the lesson at the surf hut
- Towel / swimming costume / sun cream
How the activity works
Surf lessons in Messanges are organised as follows:
1️⃣ Practical information
- Suitable for ages 6 and over, in group lessons (maximum 8 people).
- Equipment provided: suitable foam boards and wetsuits.
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the lesson at the school hut, located on Messanges South Beach at Le Vieux Port campsite.
2️⃣ Course structure
1. Theory session on the sand: explanation of the tides, how waves form, safety rules and how to position yourself on the board.
2. Practical session in the water:
- Introduction to paddling and catching waves in a lying position;
- Learning how to stand up and maintain balance;
- Refining line choice for advanced levels.
3. Duration: 1½-hour group sessions.
3️⃣ Instruction
Led by state-qualified instructors (Surfing Certificate) and lifeguards, including Gary Zebrowski, a former Olympic snowboarder. Lessons take place at low tide, depending on optimal conditions.
4️⃣ Logistics
- Times vary depending on the tides and are announced the day before.
- Outdoor changing rooms are available near the hut.
- Instructions: please come in your swimwear, without any valuables, and bring sun cream.
Good to know
- Ages 6 and over
- Please bring a swimsuit and a towel
- Lessons subject to tide times/schedules from the previous day
- A parent or guardian must be present before and after the lesson for minors
- Please inform the instructor of any health issues
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the lesson at the hut* with your voucher
(*) The hut is located on the path leading to the beach, near the cycle car park just before the climb up the dune.
Important notice to purchasers : once the ticket has been purchased, it is the customer’s sole responsibility to contact the provider of the relevant activity to arrange a booking during opening hours.
RESASOL accepts no liability for the confirmation, amendment or cancellation of bookings, nor for the practical arrangements for accessing the activity. It is the customer’s responsibility to check directly with the provider regarding booking procedures, opening hours and any other conditions necessary for taking part in the activity.
By purchasing a ticket, the customer accepts these terms and conditions and acknowledges that they must take all necessary steps to confirm their booking with the service provider before the desired date of the activity.
🕗 OPENING HOURS
ACTIVITY AVAILABLE FROM 1 APRIL 2026 TO 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
📞 BOOKING REQUIRED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
If you do not receive an immediate response by telephone, please leave a voicemail message stating your booking request and your contact details (surname, first name, telephone number and email address), and/or send an email to the contact address provided in the confirmation email you received when you placed your order, so that we can get back to you.
- Times and locations subject to conditions.
Included in the offer
The pass/ticket purchased is valid for the year in which it was purchased, subject to the opening dates of the activity.
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Generally from the age of 6, provided the child is comfortable in the water and with small waves.
You don’t have to be an excellent swimmer, but being comfortable in the water is strongly recommended; beginners’ lessons take place in shallow, supervised areas.
Welcome and handover of equipment, warm-up, theory (safety, reading the waves), exercises on the sand, followed by practical session in the water with the instructor, and a debrief at the end.
Yes, except in the event of a thunderstorm, air pollution or exceptional weather conditions; rain alone does not usually lead to the class being cancelled.
Mainly for safety reasons: storms, high levels of pollution, or dangerous weather or sea conditions.
The school often provides a surfboard, wetsuit and leash; we recommend that you bring a towel, swimming costume, sun cream and, if you like, some beach shoes.
