Wooden surfboards
Built by you.

We build wooden surfboards in Portugal and teach you how to build your own.

Born from a desire to make surfboards differently, Ondanova works with natural materials, thoughtful design, and a slower process.

From our workshop in Ericeira, we build light, strong wooden boards and guide surfers through making their own.

Make it yourself

Our workshops give surfers a rare opportunity to learn the art of shaping. Over three days, you build your own wooden surfboard by hand, guided step by step. No experience needed. You leave with a board you understand, and the knowledge to keep building.
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Words from our board builders

"The Ondanova experience is outstanding! There’s nothing quite as gratifying as creating a surfboard with your own hands using just a few simple tools. Antoine is the perfect guide for the journey; knowledgeable, patient, and deeply passionate about surfcraft and design. Nestled in the rolling hills of Mafra, the atelier offers breathtaking views while you sip fresh espresso and enjoy delicious cookies. I can’t recommend Ondanova enough. And you can test your board just kilometers away. Muito obrigado Ondanova!"

Teddy

Mini Simmons

USA

"We did a workshop with Antoine and it was absolutely amazing. He is a very pleasant, fun to work with and will go way out of his way to ensure everybody is getting the most out of the workshop. The location is also very scenic on a hill in the middle of a big vineyard. We had a very good time, learned a lot and walked away with two gorgeous boards that are super fun to surf. Can't recommend it enough!"

Oli & Teresa

Modern Fish & Midlength

Germany

"Building a wooden surfboard is an incredible experience. I’ve already built four boards with Antoine, and each one has been pure fun from start to finish. He guides the process with care and makes sure every board turns out beautifully. Surfing a board you built yourself feels truly special, and somehow each new one feels different."

Jan

Fishes & Midlength

Portugal

"The best birthday gift I could have imagined. Antoine made this workshop unforgettable: with his patience and knowledge he helped me create the surfboard of my dreams. I love riding it!"

Anna

Mini-Simmons

Portugal

"I took part in a workshop three years ago and still have very warm memories of it. I learned how to build a surfboard, was able to do a lot on my own, and really enjoyed the company of Antoine and the other participants. I still surf the board I made there today, which makes the experience even more special to me. Last but not least, the workshop is set in an even more idyllic place than I could have imagined :)"

Leika

Twin fin

Germany

"What a wonderful experience. Building my own wooden surfboard from scratch, meeting Antoine, and in such a beautiful, relaxed scenery made this an absolute unforgettable birthday gift, topped off by a perfect surf session on the last day. Top notch! Highly recommend it, and a must-experience for any surfer. No doubt you’ll enjoy it."

Alexander

Keel Fish

Portugal

The Atelier

Set on a hill overlooking vineyards, our atelier is 15 minutes from the waves of Ribeira d'Ilhas and about 45 minutes from Lisbon. Quiet, open, and made for slowing down. A place for craft and time away from the usual noise.

OUR STORY

    Our surfboards

    Two ways to get an Ondanova board: build your own in a workshop, or order one from our collection. Each is made with the same focus on quality, design, and performance.

    EXPLORE OUR BOARDS

    Naturally Light, Built to Perform

    Our boards are hollow, made mostly of air and paulownia wood, with only a small amount of fiberglass and epoxy. Light, strong, and lower impact. Ecology and performance working together.
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