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São Miguel Island ~ All levels ~ Limited spots

20+ years experience ~ Top 5 Portugal ~ Multi azores champion ~ Certified instructor

Bodyboard experience - Your first wave starts here

More than a lesson — an ocean experience.

A fun, safe and unforgettable experience in the Azores — guided step by step by a local expert. Ride your first wave with confidence from your very first lesson.S

  • All equipment provided

  • Insurance included

  • 90 minute guided experience

  • Small groups (5-6 students)

  • Private & group options available

  • Booking required in advance

  • From 40€ per person

Performance lesson - Improve your skills

Homem surfando dentro de uma onda gigante, sorrindo, com direito a uma expressão de pura diversão e adrenalina.

Designed for bodyboarders who already have some ocean experience and want to take their riding to the next level.

  • Professional coaching adapted to your level

  • 90 minute guided lesson

  • Small groups (5-6 students)

  • Insurance included

  • Booking required in advance

  • Private or group lesson available

  • From 40€ per person

Bodyboard for family groups

Homem ajudando criança a descer de um tablado de surf na praia, com ondas ao fundo.

A safe and fun introduction to the ocean for kids and families, this experience introduces bodyboarding in a safe, playful and exciting way.
No experience needed — just fun, smiles and first waves.

  • Small groups (2-6 students)

  • 90 minute guided experience

  • All equipment included

  • Insurance included

  • Limited availability — booking required in advance

  • From 100€

Bodyboard Guiding experience

Find the best waves in São Miguel Island.

Join a local expert and discover uncrowded spots with perfect conditions — chosen daily based on swell, wind and tides.
Designed for experienced riders looking for quality waves.

  • 3-hour guided experience

  • Intermediate and advanced bodyboarders

  • Best spots selected daily based on conditions

  • Local knowledge & wave reading guidance

  • Limited spots

  • From 110€

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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Passionate, certified and experienced instructor

    • Guaranteed numerous waves ridden

    • Small groups for personalized attention

    • 100% focused on bodyboard

    • Daily spot selection for the best conditions matching your level

    • Fun, relaxed, and safe vibe — we want you to ride waves with a big smile!

    • WhatsApp +351 913181691

    • Instagram @oceanflowazores

    • Email rodrigo.rijo@gmail.com

      Usually reply in under 30min during day time.

  • You don’t. No previous experience is needed.


    You should feel comfortable in the ocean at around knee to waist depth.

    • Swimwear

    • Beach towel

    • Hydration drink

    • Good vibes!

  • Not at all!

    Beginners usually catch and ride waves successfully within the first session.

    With our experience and instruction, you'll see quick progress and have tons of fun from day one.

  • Summer time is great for beginners (smaller waves, more sun), while winter can bring bigger, more exciting waves for intermediates.

    We adapt to the conditions year-round — just check with us for your dates!

ABOUT US

At OceanFlow, it’s not just about learning how to bodyboard — it’s about experiencing the ocean in a real, unforgettable way.

Whether it’s your first time in the water or you’re looking to improve your skills, every session is designed to help you feel confident, safe, and fully connected to the waves.

You won’t be just another person in a big group. We keep things personal, choosing the best spot each day based on conditions, so you get the most out of your time in the ocean - Our students catch their first wave in the very first session.

Guided by a local professional coach. 20+ years of experience. Real ocean knowledge.”

- Rodrigo Rijo, founder and head coach of OceanFlow Bodyboard Club

Dois meninos nadando na água do mar com uma prancha de boia, ambos usando roupas de banho. Eles parecem se divertir na água com ondas ao redor.
Mulher sorrindo feliz enquanto segura uma prancha de surf deitada na água, sob nuvens no céu.

Moved by passion

We offer classes every week all year round — whether you’re looking for a single or more lessons.

Reach out using the form below.

We’re more than happy to answer any questions and help you get started.

See you in the water soon!

Pessoa surfando em uma onda no mar, com o fundo de uma costa com áreas verdes e casas.

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