DRIVE THRU PORTUGAL SURF GUIDED EXPEDITIONS Come and visit us in our home!

Be part of an amazing surfing community and discover Portugal's coastline. We will guide you on a customized trip through fascinating beaches and an incredible variety of waves.
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SURF TRAINING EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES The core of Zimbora Surfing Academy is an individually targeted training program that facilitates skill growth as an athlete and surfer. Focusing on individuals and small groups allows us to provide each client with the very best we have to offer.
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YOUTH TRAINING YOUTH FOCUSSED PROGRAMS A great opportunity for the younger ones to learn and/or improve their wave riding skills, embracing the fun and excitement of surfing as a sport and as a lifestyle. Learn More SURFING ADVENTURES EXOTIC DESTINATIONS The ocean provides infinite surf breaks world-wide. The lifestyle of constant search for waves obliges us to discover new places while pursuing authentic experiences. We lead surfing expeditions to those exotic destinations every surfer has always dreamed of surfing. Learn More
DRIVE THRU PORTUGAL SURF GUIDED EXPEDITIONS Come and visit us in our home!

Be part of an amazing surfing community and discover Portugal's coastline. We will guide you on a customized trip through fascinating beaches and an incredible variety of waves.
Learn More
SURF TRAINING EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES The core of Zimbora Surfing Academy is an individually targeted training program that facilitates skill growth as an athlete and surfer. Focusing on individuals and small groups allows us to provide each client with the very best we have to offer.
Learn More
YOUTH TRAINING YOUTH FOCUSSED PROGRAMS A great opportunity for the younger ones to learn and/or improve their wave riding skills, embracing the fun and excitement of surfing as a sport and as a lifestyle. Learn More SURFING ADVENTURES EXOTIC DESTINATIONS The ocean provides infinite surf breaks world-wide. The lifestyle of constant search for waves obliges us to discover new places while pursuing authentic experiences. We lead surfing expeditions to those exotic destinations every surfer has always dreamed of surfing. Learn More

Archy Timpano

Teaching surfing is one of my biggest passions which I have been doing for the last 10 years. I’m based in Baleal Portugal where I provide surf lessons and coaching to help other surfers improve their skills and increase their confidence too. My goal is to transmit as much as possible about the surfing philosophy and culture.

Archy Timpano

Teaching surfing is one of my biggest passions which I have been doing for the last 10 years. I’m based in Baleal Portugal where I provide surf lessons and coaching to help other surfers improve their skills and increase their confidence too. My goal is to transmit as much as possible about the surfing philosophy and culture.
“Archy is not only a proficient and enthusiastic surf-coach but has come be a mentor to me” ~ Alex An, 35 “Junto a 3 amigos pasamos una semana en el Algarve con Archy como guia de surf y coach. Sin duda fue un viaje increíble y en gran parte gracias a Archy. Todos los días nos guió a los mejores spots para el grupo, ayudándonos dentro y fuera del agua. Además de un excelente profesional,Archy es un gran compañero de viaje y un amigo! Seguro lo vamos a repetir!” ~ Ramon, 28 Archy is one of the best surf instructors I have ever surfed with. We had several individual classes together and my surfing improved significantly. Archy diagnoses well where you stand and proplery plots your path forward. He tailors exercises both in and outside of water, provides pointed feedback also greatly supported with video analysis.

Archy also excells as a surf guide - both by knowing surf spots very well but also as a great buddy to hang out with! Super easy-going and relaxed but also commited to surf progress. We had a short trip together with my girlfriend and both did ton of progress.
~ David, 35
Argentinian vibe and customized surfing class!

This was the fourth year in a row that I had surf class with Archy and can’t wait to be back! I love his customized surf class with very few students (up to 2 students where the average in other schools is 5/6) and his willingness to make you improve and push your limits! But not only he is a great surf instructor, he also makes feel “at home” thanks to his warm and friendly approach! He really wants his students to have a full experience and for this reason he is always willing to organize lovely events! Last year we had an amazing bbq with other students at his cozy place and a wonderful Peruvian dinner! Definitely suggesting him to everyone looking forward to improving surfing skills and enjoying life!
~ Clelia, 34
Amazing time

After four years in a row I can definitely say that Archy is the best surf instructor in Baleal. He offers surf experience beyond conventional surf schools, involving people in small classes helping you improving your surfing and techniques. He’s very experienced surfer as well as a genuine and warm-hearted person. Fun and smiles are certain!! To complete the experience he organizes small events like theme dinners also with local hosts.

Can’t wait for the next time!!
~ Riccardo 35
Archy has been absolutely fantastic teaching our twin kids and my godson to surf. It was an absolute blast and not only was he a super fun person, but he was also professionally the best instructor I’ve met, showing techniques to my kids that even I never heard of after having already surfed a couple of years already. Archie gave me the birthday gift of a lifetime, cause he taught my kids to stand up on a surfboard and catch waves on their first day. He’s probably the best kept secret in Portugal. ~ Zoltan Herczeg 40 It was extremely fun surfing with Archie. He helped us catch big waves and I could catch a wave on my first day. I definitely wouldn’t have learned surfing so fast without Archie. It was absolutely phenomenal. ~ Zoe Herczeg 11 Archy is the best surfing teacher and the only one I ever really want to meet because I don’t care how many surfing teachers I will go to I know he’s gonna be the best among all of them. ~ Oli Herczeg 11
“Archy is not only a proficient and enthusiastic surf-coach but has come be a mentor to me” ~ Alex An, 35 “Junto a 3 amigos pasamos una semana en el Algarve con Archy como guia de surf y coach. Sin duda fue un viaje increíble y en gran parte gracias a Archy. Todos los días nos guió a los mejores spots para el grupo, ayudándonos dentro y fuera del agua. Además de un excelente profesional,Archy es un gran compañero de viaje y un amigo! Seguro lo vamos a repetir!” ~ Ramon, 28 Archy is one of the best surf instructors I have ever surfed with. We had several individual classes together and my surfing improved significantly. Archy diagnoses well where you stand and proplery plots your path forward. He tailors exercises both in and outside of water, provides pointed feedback also greatly supported with video analysis.

Archy also excells as a surf guide - both by knowing surf spots very well but also as a great buddy to hang out with! Super easy-going and relaxed but also commited to surf progress. We had a short trip together with my girlfriend and both did ton of progress.
~ David, 35
Argentinian vibe and customized surfing class!

This was the fourth year in a row that I had surf class with Archy and can’t wait to be back! I love his customized surf class with very few students (up to 2 students where the average in other schools is 5/6) and his willingness to make you improve and push your limits! But not only he is a great surf instructor, he also makes feel “at home” thanks to his warm and friendly approach! He really wants his students to have a full experience and for this reason he is always willing to organize lovely events! Last year we had an amazing bbq with other students at his cozy place and a wonderful Peruvian dinner! Definitely suggesting him to everyone looking forward to improving surfing skills and enjoying life!
~ Clelia, 34
Amazing time

After four years in a row I can definitely say that Archy is the best surf instructor in Baleal. He offers surf experience beyond conventional surf schools, involving people in small classes helping you improving your surfing and techniques. He’s very experienced surfer as well as a genuine and warm-hearted person. Fun and smiles are certain!! To complete the experience he organizes small events like theme dinners also with local hosts.

Can’t wait for the next time!!
~ Riccardo 35
Archy has been absolutely fantastic teaching our twin kids and my godson to surf. It was an absolute blast and not only was he a super fun person, but he was also professionally the best instructor I’ve met, showing techniques to my kids that even I never heard of after having already surfed a couple of years already. Archie gave me the birthday gift of a lifetime, cause he taught my kids to stand up on a surfboard and catch waves on their first day. He’s probably the best kept secret in Portugal. ~ Zoltan Herczeg 40 It was extremely fun surfing with Archie. He helped us catch big waves and I could catch a wave on my first day. I definitely wouldn’t have learned surfing so fast without Archie. It was absolutely phenomenal. ~ Zoe Herczeg 11 Archy is the best surfing teacher and the only one I ever really want to meet because I don’t care how many surfing teachers I will go to I know he’s gonna be the best among all of them. ~ Oli Herczeg 11
Let’s journey together, and discover We will share with you in a journey of discovery into local foods, traditions and the wildlife of the places we visit. Sightseeing through the local heritage is a wonderful side adventure of each expedition. The destinations chosen by the Zimbora-Surfing team are not solely inspired by the location’s surf brakes but also by their folklore and way of living. MORE