Intensive training 2 x 1h30 / day x 5 day
Ten 1h30 sessions over five consecutive days at the Côte des Basques — one in the morning, one in the afternoon — with the same qualified Takamaka instructor, in groups of maximum 8 students: the intensive camp is the formula that compresses into one week the progression others take months to reach.
- Beginner
Description
🏄 The intensive surf camp in Biarritz is the formula for those who have decided that this week will be a surf week — not a holiday with surfing as a bonus, but a complete immersion in the practice, with the sole objective of progressing as fast and as far as possible.
🌊 2 sessions of 1h30 per day, Monday to Friday at the Côte des Basques, with the same qualified instructor in a group of maximum 8 students. The double daily session changes everything about the learning dynamic: between the morning and afternoon session, the body has time to integrate, recover slightly, and return to the water building on what the first session established. It's not accumulated fatigue — it's intelligent repetition, the same principle as elite sports camps.
🎯 In ten sessions over five days, progress is measurable and often spectacular. A beginner who enters the water on Monday morning leaves the camp with real technique, ingrained reflexes, an understanding of wave reading, and the ability to surf independently in conditions suited to their level. This is the camp that turns curiosity into passion.
⚠️ Booking slot: 9am (not 2pm like the other camps) — two sessions a day require an early start. The camp starts on Mondays only. Price and availability: see online booking conditions.
- Beginner
📍 Location: Côte des Basques, Biarritz. ⏱️ Format: 2 sessions of 1h30 per day × 5 days = 10 sessions total.
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday only.
👥 Groups: maximum 8 students per instructor — level adapted (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
⚠️ Important — booking slot: this camp books at 9am (not 2pm like the other camps in the catalogue). This time is not your lesson time — it's the online booking slot. The exact time of each session is determined by the day's conditions. Contact the team on 05 59 24 11 84 or at team1@takamaka.fr.
💶 Price: see online booking conditions.
🔁 Book online at the Takamaka website
How the activity works
🛒 Step 1 — Book your Monday & programme briefing
🏖️ Step 2 — Monday: two first sessions, the course is set
🌊 Step 3 — Tuesday to Thursday: the accumulation that transforms
🎯 Step 4 — Friday: week review & surfing independently
Why choose Takamaka ?
Takamaka was born from a desire to develop outdoor experiences rooted in the territories themselves.
Over the years, the network has grown around several destinations while preserving a local and human-centered approach. The goal has never been to standardize formats, but to adapt each project to the specific characteristics of the location and the expectations of participants.
FAQ
What's the difference between the intensive and the relaxed camp?
Both camps run for a week (Monday–Friday) on the same beach with the same qualified instructors. The difference is entirely in the pace: the relaxed camp offers 1 session of 1h30 per day — ideal for progressing while enjoying a balanced stay in Biarritz. The intensive camp offers 2 sessions of 1h30 per day — for those whose primary goal for the week is surfing and who want to maximise progress. In terms of results, two sessions a day embeds movements and reflexes in a way a single daily session cannot replicate.
Why does this camp book at 9am and not 2pm like the other camps?
The intensive camp includes two sessions per day. To fit two sessions into the best tidal and wave windows of the day, the time slot needs to open earlier — hence the 9am booking time rather than 2pm. Note: 9am is the online booking slot, not your lesson time. The exact time of each session is confirmed by the team based on the day's conditions — contact them on 05 59 24 11 84.
What level can I expect to reach after 10 sessions in a week?
In 10 sessions with intensive daily coaching, a complete beginner can expect to: stand up consistently on whitewater and first formed waves, manage their line with intention, read basic conditions (tide, sandbar state, sets vs foam), and begin simple manoeuvres (direction change, stability on the descent). An intermediate can work on more technical moves (cutback, roller) and significantly improve consistency in the line-up.
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