PORTUGAL SURF TRIPS

The 15 Best Surf Trips in Portugal

73 trips  ·  from $31 a head

From Matosinhos to the Algarve the beach breaks work at almost any size and the wetsuit comes with the board. The 15 below compare the schools by price, transport and how far the lesson is from your bed.

Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment - What happens before you enter the water
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Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment

1.Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35Our pick

Learn the basics at Fish Surf School in Matosinhos with a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, sand practice, and guided time in the water. Groups have up to eight people, with English- and Spanish-speaking coaches such as Ivan, Ricardo, Nuno, Rafa, and Diogo. Suitable for beginners aged 10 and up.

“The coach was great and good at teaching the technique and cheer you on. It was a good laugh. The only thing is that there’s quite a lot of different groups in a small area of the beach.”

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Lisbon Surf Experience - What the two-hour surf lesson is really like
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Lisbon Surf Experience

2.Lisbon Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 876 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $35

Join instructors such as Filipe, Bruno, David, or Miguel for a two-hour surf lesson on the Atlantic coast south of Lisbon. Ride beginner-friendly waves at Costa da Caparica, try boards suited to your ability, and choose transport from Lisbon, private pickup, or a lower-cost meeting-point option.

“it was so nice, and the team was very funny and friendly:)”

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Albufeira: Surf Lesson - From the kiosk to the first wave
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Albufeira: Surf Lesson

3.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 699 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet SUPA at its wooden kiosk by Praia da Galé, collect your wetsuit and board, then learn surf safety, paddling, and standing up on waves. Instructors such as Mariana, Antonio, Jorge, and Matheus teach in Portuguese and English, with group and private options available.

“All the coaches are amazing! The experience is marvelous!”

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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation - The beach changes with the day
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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

4.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 594 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Meet the surf van near Aliados and head to the Porto-area beach with the best conditions that day. In groups of up to seven, instructors such as Igor, Bernardo, and Katerina teach paddling, standing, and wave timing. Transport, board, wetsuit, and insurance are included.

“Super nice and friendly team, very reliable and great instructor. First we booked one day and then came back for another as we had such a great time. We tried another surf school in Porto before. Now we would definately come back to Pura Vida. Felt very safe. The team took great care of us and the places we visited were an experience in itself. Thanks Bernardo and team :-) See you next year.”

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Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson - The first minutes on the sand
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Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

5.2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 464 reviews · from $40

Meet the Albufeira Surf & Snorkeling Adventure team at Falésia Beach for a two-hour lesson led in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish. You’ll use supplied wetsuits and boards, learn on the sand, then practice in the waves. Instructors adjust the session to your level.

“Very fun! I took two other lessons before in other areas of the world and this one was the most informative on timing the wave and really going out on your own.”

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Albufeira: Learn to Surf in Chill Beach Vibes & Good Times - What the Coaches Add to the Experience
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Albufeira: Learn to Surf in Chill Beach Vibes & Good Times

6.Learn to Surf in Chill Beach Vibes & Good Times

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 439 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet your certified English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking coach at the surf shop by Galé Beach. After a warm-up and beach lesson, you’ll practice catching waves and standing up with a board, wetsuit, and insurance included. Finish near Zimzala Surf Café.

“The guides were super friendly and helpful, giving us good feedback. The beach and water was perfect for beginners. Was ideal to get to ride our first wave.”

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Surf Experience in Cascais - How the two-hour lesson works
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Surf Experience in Cascais

7.Surf Experience in Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 423 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Meet your instructor at Carcavelos Beach for a two-hour lesson with warm-up, surf theory, and water practice. Gustavo, Ricardo, or Antonio may lead the class, choosing between Carcavelos and Guincho for the best conditions. Wetsuits and boards are included, and groups are capped at 10.

“The experience was great! Gustavo is a knowledgable teacher and very patient. Overall we had a great time and it was a great experience!”

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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica - Short theory, then straight into the Atlantic
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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

8.The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Meet in central Lisbon, ride to Praia do Castelo in Costa da Caparica, and spend about two hours learning to surf. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, safety guidance, and practical coaching. João, Jorge, Johnny, Leo, and other instructors are praised for patient beginner support. Photos are available for an extra fee.

“The instructor George was great with helping us learn to surf based on our skill level. He taught us how to find the right waves and we caught a couple while also getting sent into the wash!”

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Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast - Why the beach is chosen the day before
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Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast

9.Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start at Algarve Watersport in Lagos for a small-group beginner lesson led by certified instructors such as Ansan, Emilio, Noemi, Emil, or Alex. You’ll travel to Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, or Amoreira for about two hours in the water, with a wetsuit and board supplied.

“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”

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Lisbon: Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica - Meeting the school and getting ready
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Lisbon: Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica

10.Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet Portugal Surf School in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour beginner lesson led in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish. You will warm up on the beach, learn paddling and pop-up technique, then practice in shallow water with a qualified instructor such as Ari, Pedro, Lewis, or Catarina.

“Absolutely amaizng experience, Lucas was such a good teacher would highly recommend.. was my first time and managed to surf a few waves so happy 😁💃”

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Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach - The instructors are the main reason to book
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Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

11.Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 353 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Meet Surf4Fun at the pier, suit up, warm up, and spend two hours learning to catch waves at Galé Beach. English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish instructors provide step-by-step coaching, with Rafael, Ricardo, Pedro, and Igor among the named instructors praised for patient, upbeat teaching.

“Great experience!! Very kind guy able to transfer not only the base of surfing bit olso the Spirit of the Ocean. Thanks!!”

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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach - Getting suited up and learning on the sand
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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

12.Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 3 hours · from $34Best value

Meet Sandro and the SurfChamp team at Costa de Caparica, where you’ll learn surf basics on the sand, then spend much of the three-hour lesson practicing in the waves. Groups are limited to six, with equipment, insurance, a certificate, stretching, and a sweet Portuguese treat included.

“Had such a great surf lesson with Sandro! He was super helpful and really made learning easy and fun. We picked up so many tips and felt like we learned a lot in just one session. Definitely recommend him if you’re looking to catch some waves!”

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Benagil SUP - Learning the basics before the ocean
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Benagil SUP

13.Benagil SUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet Kayak & SUP Benagil near Lagoa for a two-hour SUP trip to Benagil Cave, Praia da Marinha, and Carvalho Beach. A certified instructor teaches ocean basics before you set off. Groups stay small, swimming stops are built in, and GoPro photos may be provided.

“This was highly recommended by a family member and it did not disappoint. We had a great time. Great staff. Great views. Highly recommend.”

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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson - What the four hours look like
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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

14.Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Join Johnny, Kaja, or another MadSea instructor for a four-hour Madeira surf lesson. You get beach transport, wetsuit, board, insurance, and shore-based coaching before riding beginner-friendly waves at Machico, Seixal, or Porto da Cruz.

“Seeing different surf sports and enjoying the water and being able to surf in such great nature”

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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson - Learning the Pop-Up on the Sand
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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

15.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Meet Carcavelos Surf School at Praia de Carcavelos for a beginner-friendly lesson in English or Spanish. You’ll learn on the sand, then practice in the Atlantic with instructors such as Daniel, Nuno, Pedro, or Ivan. Wetsuits, boards, insurance, storage, and showers are included.

“It was my first surfing experience and I will never forget it. Our instructor, Daniel, was extremely talkative, helpful and happy to be around right from the start throughout the lesson. He was very supportive and corrected by giving accurate feedback wave by wave even spotting tiny mistakes. I had so much fun. I highly recommend it to everyone. If I find myself in Lisbon again, I will definitely do it again.”

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