Surf Lessons, Courses and Surf Coaching in Hossegor - Seignosse
The surf offer that suits you
Programme | Format | Level | Duration | Group size | Best for |
Surf Lessons | Single or multi sessions/ | Beginner to intermediate | 1h30 per session | 6 to 8 max. | First-timers, holiday makers wanting quick progress or skills refresh |
Surf Courses | 3, 5 days or full week | All levels | Daily 1h30 sessions | Small groups | In family or solo progression focus, group emulation |
Surf Coaching | Video analysis sessions | Intermediate/ | 1h - 1H30 per session | 1 to 5 max. | Intermediate to experienced surfers wanting technical improvement |
Custom / Groups | Tailored programme | All levels | On request | On request | Seminars, families, specific needs |
Sharing the love of surfing and the ocean
Holistic teaching approach: surf, ocean awareness and culture
At Natural Surf School, learning to surf goes beyond standing on a board. Our instructors teach ocean reading, sand bank dynamics, tidal patterns and surf etiquette — the foundations of becoming a safe, autonomous surfer. Lessons combine in-water practice with contextual theory, adapted to each surfer's level and the conditions of the day. The instructor's role is to help you discover surfing and the pleasure of surfing, but also to lay the foundations for responsible behavior and culture in the water, given the growing popularity of surfing.
To progress in surfing, you need to practice a lot, but the interest of learning to surf in a surfing school labeled French Federation of Surfing is to have access to a follow-up of its progress which passes by an evaluation of its level. For children, at the end of a one week surfing, the surf instructor give them a surfing passport which attests the different stages of the surfer progress (technique, marine sense...). For adults, the evaluation is done through sessions and individualized feedbacks. In addition, individual progress cards are established for the "faithful" students of the school and the surf camp.

Our teaching tools & organisation at glance
✔ Theory sessions: ocean knowledge, equipment, safety rules and surf culture
✔ Video coaching used as a progression tool for advanced and expert surfers
✔ Individual progress cards for regular students and surf camp participants
✔ Surf passport delivered to children at the end of each week (technique + ocean sense)
✔ Homogeneous level groups — 4 to 8 surfers maximum per instructor
✔ One-on-one lessons available on request
The photos and video coaching are regularly used as teaching tools for progression and advanced to expert surf coaching and training sessions, as well as during surf camps at the Natural Surf Lodge, whatever the level of surfing.
Your surf instructors
Claire & Stéphane — Co-founders
→ State-certified surf coach, BE (Claire) + DE surf specialization surf training (Stéphane)
→ Over 20 years teaching surf on the Hossegor and Seignosse beaches
Indhy — Head coach,
→ State-certified surf instructor BPJEPS
→ Born on Penon's waves
→ Speciality : Video and In water coaching
Nanook — School trainer and contest judge,
→ State-certified surf instructor BPJEPS
→ Born on St Martin's waves
→ Speciality : Video coaching
Justin — Professional surfer,
→ State-certified surf instructor BPJEPS
→ Born on Casernes' waves
→ Speciality : IN water coaching and kids groups
All our instructors hold official French state or federation certifications. They are trained to teach surfing safely across all levels, from first-timers to advanced surfers preparing for competition.
During lessons, coaches teach surfing as a total blessed blast : have fun in this blue open land… A luxury that we are happy to share in full awareness and genuine surf culture.
Quality labels and official certifications
🏆 Quality Tourism — awarded by the Landes Tourism Board
Recognises exceptional quality of service and visitor experience in the Landes region.
🏆 EFS 2026 Label — awarded by the French Surfing Federation (Fédération Française de Surf) EFS 2026 Label
Certifies that the school meets the highest standards in surf instruction, safety, equipment and environmental responsibility.
These certifications are your guarantee of a safe, professional and memorable surf experience on the beaches of Hossegor and Seignosse.