Who's the week for
This is a week of tailored sessions for ambitious intermediate and advanced surfers looking to master new goals. Find and catch the best possible waves in beautiful locations whilst receiving expert coaching. Anyone joining must be able to surf unbroken waves, go right and left, and demonstrate basic turns in waves up to shoulder high.
About the week
Tiny Whale want you to get the best possible sessions, whether that’s at sunrise or sunset, at river mouth, point, or beach breaks. At this level, sessions will be tailored to target your individual personal goals.
After an assessment on the first day, each surfer will receive a personal development plan for the week. Your water skills will be fast tracked, with a combination of video coaching supported by practical theory, forecasting, location selection, and equipment analysis sessions.
Teaching methods
- Structured step-by-step course
- Personalized program for each surfer's individual requirements
- Surf theory classes
- In-water coaching
- High focus on video coaching
- Muscle memory training
- On land carving skate sessions
Week objectives
- Paddling: Technique, posture, efficiency
- Body position: At every stage of riding the wave
- Cut backs: When and where to initiate on the wave
- Floaters: Timing, clearing sections
- Video coaching: Every day where possible
- Ocean knowledge: Reading conditions and finding the best waves at the right time
- Surf forecasts: Mastering the art of predicting where the best waves will be
- Boards: Understanding board design and exploring a range of different styles and shapes of hard boards
Conditions and waves
Spring and autumn bring great swell, low wind, and quiet beaches, meaning great sessions for you. Tiny Whale Surf Lodge is located close to a large range of beaches on both the South Coast - with swell from the Gulf of Cádiz - and the South-West Coast - with swell from the North Atlantic Ocean.
A variety of breaks at a variety of angles, including beach, point, and river mouth breaks, combined with Jan’s intricate knowledge of the area and dedication to getting you out at peak condition times each day, mean you’ll get the best possible sessions.
Typical day
On your first day, you hit the surf early to catch the best conditions. Jan will take you through the first session, finding out each person’s aims for the week and catching video footage to analyse later. You will be back at the lodge in time for a well deserved hearty breakfast before your theory session.
Jan will take you through the morning’s video footage, breaking down each technical element to create a clear route forward for the week. Afterwards, you will head out for a skateboard session testing out position and balance theory. The day will wrap up with time by the pool followed by a delicious three-course meal and time to relax around the fire.
