Since 2000

Surf School

One of Santa Catarina's most recognised surf schools, based in Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis. Focused on beginner-to-intermediate surfers and advanced longboarders.

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50,000+

Students trained

25+

Years of experience

Beginner → Int.

+ advanced longboard

Barra da Lagoa

Florianópolis

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Beginner & intermediate

First contact with the ocean to catching waves independently. We build safety, technique, and confidence from the ground up.

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Advanced Longboard

Classic style, fluid lines, clean cross-steps. For experienced surfers refining traditional longboard technique and performance.

Why choose The Surf Family?

✓A complete method — theory, practice and surf-specific mobility, not just standing up in the whitewater
✓Most students catch their very first wave in their first lesson
✓Filmed sessions with individual video analysis
✓Monthly workshops and events with specialists — mobility, ocean reading, technique
✓A safe, welcoming environment where every level and every age belongs
✓A genuine family-run school — you arrive a guest and leave family

What our students say

After trying other schools, I found Surf de Bem — a family-run school with competent instructors who teach you all the theory and practice, plus mobility exercises for surfing.

Vanderlei V.

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I felt safe the whole time and so included among people I had never met. I caught more than one wave — one of the best experiences of my life.

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Barra da Lagoa

I took 5 surf classes here and loved the spirit and guidance of Val and her instructors. The classes are super instructive and it all happens in a light, fun environment.

Stefan E.

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Find us in Barra da Lagoa

R. Armando José Afonso, 65 – Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis – SC, Brazil

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