Frequently asked questions

Surf Like a Girl Team is surf training for women: from those taking their first steps in surfing to those who already surf on their own and want to refine their technique, maneuvers and style.

Yes. The trainings and the community of Surf Like a Girl Team are exclusively for women.

No. Level I, in Florianópolis and São Paulo, is for women just starting out, or not yet able to surf on their own. The coach stays with you in the water for the whole session, working on take-off, safety, line-up etiquette, paddling and wave selection.

Surf Like a Girl Team has three levels. Level I builds the foundation, for those starting out. Level II works on independence, for those who already surf but still need support in the water. Level III is technical refinement with filmed sessions and video analysis, for those who already surf on their own. There's also Online video analysis, for anyone far from the training bases.

Surf Like a Girl Team's trainings and support are in Portuguese and English.

Surf Like a Girl Team usually trains girls and women from 14 years old. Younger girls are assessed individually, mainly on their experience in the ocean, their swimming and how independent they are in the water; when needed, a parent or guardian may be asked to come along.

Message Surf Like a Girl Team on WhatsApp at +55 48 99993-1829. Tell us your level and where you'd like to train, and we'll tell you about the next training dates.

A Surf Like a Girl Team surf session lasts about 1.5 hours. Level III, and some of the plans, also include a 30-minute video analysis, with technical feedback and direction for your next sessions.

Surf Like a Girl Team trains in small groups for quality, safety and individual attention: at most 4 students per coach in Level I and Level II, and at most 6 in Level III, which doesn't need one-to-one support in the water for the whole session.

Surf Like a Girl Team opens trainings every week, depending on the wave conditions, so each session happens on the best days for your level. Training adapts to your routine and personal goals.

In Level I and Level II, yes: your coach is in the water with you. In Level III the coach stays on the sand and films the session, because that training is built on video analysis.

Your session is filmed so you can watch your surfing from the outside: you see what needs to change, then train with intention. Each analysis comes with specific exercises and a personalized plan for your next session.

Yes. With Online video analysis you send videos of your surfing from anywhere in the world and book your video analysis meeting, at least 3 days ahead so your coach has time to watch the footage and prepare the technical analysis, exercises and next steps.

It depends on your level. Level I: equipment is 100% included when needed. Level II: equipment is available when needed. Level III: you should have your own board and equipment, suited to your level of surfing.

Yes. In Florianópolis, coaches Janaina Maya and Valéria de Bem are longboard specialists, and Janaina is the team's main reference for longboard training.

Yes. Surf Like a Girl Team has monthly Surfing Days, with events and experiences beyond the water, and a private group where the women share tips, support and progress.

Surf Like a Girl Team trains in Florianópolis, usually on the beaches of the east and south of the island; in São Paulo, between Santos and the north coast, at beaches such as Guarujá, Cambury and Baleia; and in different beaches around Ericeira, Portugal. The beach is always chosen for the best conditions. There's also online video analysis for women anywhere in the world.

In Florianópolis and São Paulo, Surf Like a Girl Team runs Level I, II and III. In Ericeira, it currently runs Level II and III.

Founder Marina Rezende coaches in every base and online. In Florianópolis: Gaby Borges, Valéria de Bem and Janaina Maya. In São Paulo: Jessica Bianca and Ana Clara Félix. In Ericeira: Tarik Veschi, Head Coach Portugal.

Prices vary by base, plan and training format, so Surf Like a Girl Team shares them directly: message the team on WhatsApp at +55 48 99993-1829 to get the current prices and options.

Surf Like a Girl Team takes online payment at every base. Depending on the country and platform, that can be credit card, debit card, boleto or bank transfer.

Cancel or reschedule at least 12 hours before your training. Exceptions can be considered for emergencies, health issues or extreme ocean conditions.

Marina Rezende, a Brazilian professional surfer with more than 10 years on the WSL, competing from the Pro Junior at 18. She created the Surf Like a Girl methodology and coaches intermediate and advanced surfers, in and out of the water.

Since she was a little girl, Marina kept hearing the same line: “Wow… you rip. You surf like a man.” Surf Like a Girl turns that line inside out: women don't want to surf like a man, they want to rip, with style, flow, power and personality, and surf exactly “just like a girl”.

Surf Like a Girl Team was created by Marina Rezende, the second generation of the family behind Surf Family, the surf school in Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis, teaching since 2000. Surf Like a Girl has its own methodology and its own team of coaches.