Highlights
- Glide over waves at Praia do Madeiro, Pipa's postcard beach, enjoying the setting on your board and a real chance of spotting dolphins.
- On arrival at Praia do Madeiro, meet your surf instructor, get a briefing on the sand, then head into the water to start practicing.
- Enjoy a 1 hour of theory and practice, with coaching on techniques, level-suited board, rash guard, safety gear, and insurance in safe conditions.
- Enjoy attention in a small-group class, suited to beginners or improvers, in warm waters and preserved nature along the Potiguar coast.
Your Experience
Learn to surf at Praia do Madeiro in a 1-hour surf lesson with an instructor and all essential equipment included.
Getting started
Arrive at Praia do Madeiro in Praia da Pipa and check in for your scheduled surf time. After confirming your booking, you meet your surf instructor on the sand and discuss your current surf or swimming experience. The instructor then selects a surfboard suitable for your level and hands you a lycra rash guard before you move toward the shoreline.
What to expect
Praia do Madeiro surf session
Praia do Madeiro is one of the best-known postcards of Pipa, surrounded by preserved nature and the warm waters of the Rio Grande do Norte coastline. The lesson is designed for different levels, so it works if you are starting from zero or looking to improve your surf technique, with the added possibility of spotting dolphins in the region while you are in the water.
Features
- The experience includes a 1-hour surf lesson with instructor, combining time on the sand and in the water so you can practice what you learn in real conditions at Praia do Madeiro.
- You receive theoretical and practical instruction, starting with concepts like positioning, paddling, and how to stand up on the board, then applying these basics in the sea.
- Safety guidance and basic surf techniques are covered before you enter the water, including how to deal with waves in this area of the warm litoral potiguar and how to fall safely.
- Instructor support throughout the activity means your qualified instructor stays close, offering personalized tips and adjustments even if you are in a small-group setting.
- A surfboard suitable for participant level is provided, with size and buoyancy chosen to match whether you are a beginner or refining your skills.
- A lycra rash guard is provided, giving you an extra layer of comfort and protection during the session in the sun and salt water.
- Necessary safety equipment is included for the conditions of Praia do Madeiro, and activity insurance is included, when applicable, to cover the organized surf lesson.
- The activity depends on sea and weather conditions, so the schedule or format may be adjusted on the day to keep the session appropriate for current conditions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1-hour surf lesson with instructor
- Theoretical and practical instruction
- Safety guidance and basic surf techniques
- Instructor support throughout activity
- Surfboard suitable for participant level
- Lycra rash guard provided
- Necessary safety equipment provided
- Activity insurance included, when applicable
- Transport to and from Praia do Madeiro
- Food and drinks
- Photos and videos of the experience
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Gratuities
- Any service or item not mentioned in the inclusions
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.