🌸 The Garden of Waves: surf lessons for 3-7 year olds in Hourtin

Since the summer of 2025, our surf school in Hourtin has been offering a unique program in Gironde: Le Jardin Des Vagues , an introduction to surfing specially designed for children aged 3 to 7.

Located on the Atlantic coast, our surf school in Hourtin accompanies the youngest children in their first discovery of the ocean , thanks to ultra-safe supervision and teaching methods adapted to toddlers.

A surf school in Hourtin specializing in children

Between the ages of 3 and 7, the needs are very different from those of older children. That's why we created a real children's surf course in Hourtin , without mixing with the older groups.

The Garden of Waves is based on:

• Qualified and experienced staff

• A playful, game-based approach

• A gradual pace

• Specific equipment (smaller and lighter foam boards)

Our goal is clear: to offer children's surfing initiation in Gironde in a reassuring and perfectly structured environment.

Structure of a children's surf lesson (1 hour)

Each session lasts 1 hour , an ideal format for 3-7 year olds.

• Arrive 15 minutes early to get your equipment

• Departure from the surf school at the precise time of the lesson

• Approximately 40 minutes in the water

• Return to school after one hour (e.g., 11:00 → 12:00 / 12:10)

The children are in a shallow area, where the water comes up to their knees to their waist at most . They can stand at all times.

This is a true introduction to surfing in Hourtin , in a safe environment, with constant supervision.

Conditions adapted to the tides of Hourtin

To ensure maximum safety during children's surf lessons in Hourtin, the sessions are organized according to:

• Tides

• Sandbanks

• The weather

• From the height of the waves

Therefore, Le Jardin Des Vagues cannot be booked online.

👉 Booking only by direct contact 👉 Booking recommended approximately 1 week in advance, even during peak season in Gironde

This flexibility allows us to offer one of the safest children's surfing programs on the Atlantic coast .

A first positive experience with the ocean

Knowing how to swim is a plus, but notmandatory. If your child has never been in the Atlantic Ocean, please let us know: discovering the waves can be daunting, and we adapt our approach accordingly.

The Garden of Waves is:

• A first glide

• A gentle discovery

• A gradual building of trust

• A powerful memory with the ocean

Children's surfing in Hourtin: a different approach

Since 2025, we have chosen to develop a true specialization in surfing for children in Hourtin in Gironde .

Le Jardin Des Vagues embodies our vision: Accessible, educational, safe surfing designed especially for 3-7 year olds.

If you are looking for a children's surf lesson in Hourtin , suitable for toddlers and organized according to the best tide conditions, our team will be happy to assist you.