Austrian Surfing is the officially recognized National Governing Body (NGB) for surfing in Austria and is acknowledged by the International Surfing Association (ISA), the European Surfing Federation (ESF) and the Austrian Sports Organization (BSO). Based on this institutional foundation, we deliver internationally certified Surf Instructor courses, SUP Instructor training and Lifesaver programs at selected surf destinations across Europe.

As an official ISA training provider, we combine international certification standards with educational excellence and long-term professional development in the global surf industry.

Our ISA Surf Instructor Level 1 and Level 2 courses are among the most established instructor training programs in Europe. The programs combine the official ISA curriculum with advanced Austrian Surfing modules designed to prepare participants for real-world work in international surf camps.

The training focuses on professional coaching methodology, safety management, risk assessment, surf pedagogy and responsible group leadership in dynamic ocean environments. Courses take place at renowned European surf destinations, where practical application in authentic surf conditions forms the core of the learning experience.

Graduates receive an internationally recognized ISA certification, qualifying them to work as professional surf instructors in surf schools and camps worldwide. Our programs are designed not only to certify, but to build long-term career pathways within the international surf industry.

In addition to Surf Instructor certification, Austrian Surfing offers professional SUP Instructor courses following official ISA standards, preparing future coaches for work in both coastal and inland water environments.

Our Lifesaver training programs provide essential water safety competencies, rescue techniques and emergency management skills. In today’s professional surf education landscape, safety qualifications are increasingly required. By combining instructor certification with structured water safety training, we ensure that our graduates meet the professional expectations of international surf schools and outdoor education providers.

Surfing depends on healthy oceans, rivers and coastal ecosystems. For this reason, sustainability is not an optional add-on but an integral part of our educational philosophy.

We are committed to the responsible development of surfing as a sport, profession and community. Our training programs promote environmental awareness, responsible behavior in coastal regions and an understanding of the ecological impact of global surf tourism. Our vision is a surf culture where professional education, athletic excellence and environmental responsibility coexist in balance, ensuring that future generations can experience surfing in a sustainable way.

The Austrian Surfing Championships represent a central pillar of our organization and reflect the strength of Austria’s surf community. Each year, the national scene gathers in Ericeira, Portugal—one of Europe’s most renowned surf regions—to celebrate competition, connection and shared passion for the ocean.

The Championships embody performance, community spirit and international exchange, reinforcing Austrian Surfing’s role as both a professional training organization and a driving force within European surf culture.