WHERE TO SURF · PORTUGAL SURF LESSONS
Portugal has waves somewhere on its coast almost every day of the year, which is why lessons here cost a third of what they cost in Hawaii. The 15 below run out of Lisbon, Porto, Peniche and the Algarve, priced with board and wetsuit included.
Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a patient local coach, quality equipment, small groups, and easy access from Porto for $35.
“Very nice activity, beginner friendly. I highly recommend as it is a nice way to discover the sea side while having fun. Toilets/water point would have been nice but there are many restaurants around so it is ok.”
Surf near Lisbon with local instructors, flexible pickup, full gear, beginner-friendly waves, and views of Caparica’s fossil cliffs.
“These guys were super down to earth and very informative for all experience levels. Definitely recommend”
Learn to surf at Praia da Galé in Albufeira with certified instructors, equipment, safety cover, and beginner-friendly coaching for $36.
“Amazing experience! The surf coach are super nice and helped me a lot! Really enjoy this experience!”
Learn to surf on Porto’s coast with small groups, beach transfers, wetsuits, boards, patient instructors, and flexible cancellation.
“Bernardo was a wonderful guide! It was our first time trying surfing and he explained everything and helped in the water. It is probably the most memorable experience, 100% worth it.”
Learn to surf at Albufeira’s Falésia Beach with friendly instructors, flexible teaching, full equipment, and a small group of nine.
“The surfing course was very good and a lot of fun. We were both beginners and the surf instructors explained everything step by step. I can recommend it.”
Learn to surf at Galé Beach near Albufeira with friendly local coaches, included equipment, gentle instruction, and flexible booking for $36.
“We had a great day! Even when we managed to buy some pictures twice, there was no hesitation to help us and get one of the purchases refunded! Amazing day and a huge recommendation to anyone visiting the area :)”
Learn to surf in Cascais with a small-group lesson, provided wetsuit and board, beginner-friendly waves, and flexible beach locations.
“Highly recommend! Gustavo and Ricardo were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole experience. The beach was beautiful, and I was so happy to be riding the waves pretty consistently after learning from Gustavo in the small group setting. Would definitely love to go back!”
Review of Lisbon’s Costa da Caparica surf lesson, with transport, equipment, instructor tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice for beginners.
“Our instructors Leo and Johnny were terrific and the photos that Raquel took were outstanding. We are two families with teen and pre-teen kids and Leo and Johnny were so kind, patient and supportive. Everybody in our group caught waves and had so much fun. The conditions in Caparica are perfect for learning and there were even some fun waves for the bit more advanced. All the kids eventually made it past the small white water waves out to where they are just a bit bigger, and they were all stoked after catching multiple waves. They all want to go again!”
Learn to surf near Lagos with an expert instructor, beach transport, wetsuit, and board. See what to expect, what it costs, and who should book.
“Had a fantastic day learning how to surf with Ansan and Alex, they had great knowledge of surfing and were great at explaining the techniques. Would definitely recommend”
Learn to surf at Costa da Caparica with qualified instructors, full equipment, and small-group coaching for $35 in two hours.
“Perfect for beginners. Specially the service is very good. They take very good care of every one and they are so helpful! We feel very save and have a lot of fun!”
Learn to surf at Galé Beach in Albufeira with certified instructors, quality equipment, small-group attention, and flexible booking for $37.
“We both really enjoyed it and the guide pedro was very good at teaching us”
Learn to surf near Lisbon at Costa de Caparica with a certified instructor, small groups, quality gear, safety coaching, and pastel de nata.
“Long and nice lesson. Perfect start of a day with a profesional teacher. Really cool. Exhausted but happy :)”
Learn to surf in Madeira with expert instructors, beach transport, gear, and beginner-friendly waves at Machico, Seixal, or Porto da Cruz.
“Our guide made a totall effort of making sure everyone getting to his/her best level of surfing, weather you already been surfing or this was your very first time. He also gave us some tips about interesting places in the area. Overall it was an amazing experience with an excellent guide!”
Learn to surf at Lisbon’s Carcavelos Beach with certified instructors, equipment, insurance, showers, and small-group coaching for $35.
“Very nice and symphatic Team with good advices and very fair Prices. I will be back :)”
Review of SurfMilfontes’ two-hour surf lesson near Vila Nova de Milfontes, with prices, timing, instructors, group size, gear, and booking advice.
“My husband and I took a 5 day course. We had a really great time. Teachers are very nice, supportive and professional and our progress was super well followed up. I really learnt a lot in a wonderful environment thank you!! We will come back”
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