PRIVATE SURF LESSONS IN PORTUGAL

Top 15 Private Surf Lessons in Portugal

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The 15 best private surf lessons in Portugal you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak - Ponta da Piedade, caves, and coastal rock formations
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Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

1.Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours on a private Cranchi Endurance yacht from Lagos with Nick, Sue, Vera, or Chris. Cruise past beaches and Ponta da Piedade, then anchor for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, drinks, and snacks. Your group of up to eight can help shape the route.

“Was a great day and a highlight of our vacation! Boat was very clean and hosts were very kind and provided a really great experience.”

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Surf Lesson for Beginners - Private Groups - Checking the north and south sides of Ofir
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Surf Lesson for Beginners – Private Groups

2.Surf Lesson for Beginners – Private Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet The Salt Flow 30 meters from Praia de Ofir for a two-hour private beginner lesson. You will warm up, learn paddling and takeoff technique, then practice in the waves with a coach offering steady tips and feedback. Boards, wetsuits, insurance, and local advice are included.

“The lesson was great, fun and coaches were super professional. All the needed equipments and wetsuit of good quality.”

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HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax - Cabo Girão from below the cliff
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HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax

3.HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Fabio and Kristina for a three-hour private cruise from Funchal Marina. See Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and Fajã dos Padres, then stop at a water-access beach for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fruit, and rosé wine. Your group of up to 11 has the boat to itself.

“We had an incredible day on the sea with Kristina and Fabio! They were absolutely wonderful! They made the day perfect from start to finish! They showed us magnificent views along the coast that were unforgettable! They also took us to an amazing swimming spot where we were able to swim, snorkel, and relax! Our young children (4 and 7 years old) had so much fun and we felt so safe at sea with them. An absolutely unforgettable experience overall. I highly recommend this boat trip! We will absolutely be booking another trip with Cristal Sea the next time we’re in Madeira!!”

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Private Surf Lesson - What happens during the three-hour session
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Private surf lesson

4.Private surf lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet Fish Surf School in Matosinhos for a 90-minute private surf lesson near Porto. You’ll warm up, learn to paddle, stand, and stay safe on the sand, then practice in the water with an instructor. It suits first-timers and surfers with limited experience.

“Good instructor and nice staff. Shop is little hard to find, due it’s hidden behind the corner 😊 Weather conditions could have been better, but that is something what you can choose”

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Private Surf Lessons - The first part: balance before the waves
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Private Surf Lessons

5.Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Salty Experiences at Praia de Faro for a two-hour private surf lesson shaped around your ability. Boards, wetsuits, lycra, and sports insurance are included. Children over six and adults can join, with instructors such as João, Zé, Ewen, and Nuno praised for patient, friendly teaching.

“Very friendly and Welcoming team, very professional and who knows how to adapt to different ages and who has patience with children thank you very much to Ewen and the whole team for the welcome.Auto-translated”

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Full day private yacht from lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak - The blue lagoon and Ria de Alvor
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Full day private yacht from lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak

6.Full day private yacht from lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll charter a private yacht from Lagos for about seven hours, choosing a route toward Portimão and Benagil or Sagres. The crew provides wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, paddle boards, and a kayak, with lunch on board or at a local restaurant. Crew members may include Zee, Lucas, Ricardo, or Rodrigo.

“This was a day on the ocean that we will never forget. The captain and skipper were super informative and it was amazing to see the beaches and Benagil Caves from a different point of view. I also highly recommend the restaurant that was suggested. Freshest seafood and great people watching!”

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Lagos Full Day Private Boat Trip inc Drinks, Paddleboards & Kayak - Leaving Marina de Lagos at 10:00 a.m.
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Lagos Full Day Private Boat Trip inc Drinks, Paddleboards & Kayak

7.Lagos Full Day Private Boat Trip inc Drinks, Paddleboards & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from Lagos Marina on a private Cranchi Endurance yacht with skipper Nick, Sue, Chris, or Vera. Build your day around Ponta da Piedade, Praia do Vau, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, lunch, or a possible Benagil visit. Drinks, fuel, gear, and snacks are included for up to eight people.

“Best time ever!! Nick and sue were great hosts on the boat. We went to sagres and all the grottos, they are flexible with the days plan. Boat was perfect and clean. Recommend bringing ur own bottle of champagne for the day. Drinks were flowing and we didn’t run out! Perfect day”

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Funchal: Private Boat Tour w/Snorkel & Paddleboard - Finding the boat at Cais 8
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Funchal: Private Boat Tour w/Snorkel & Paddleboard

8.Funchal: Private Boat Tour w/Snorkel & Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews

Set out from Marina Funchal with a private skipper for 3.5 hours along the Cabo Girão coast. You’ll see Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, stop to swim in clear water, and use the paddleboard and snorkeling gear. Kristina and Fabio are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“Very nice trip with friendly Kristina and Fabio. Great catering on board 🇵🇹🛥️💙🍾”

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2 hr Private Luxury Cruise to Ponte de Piedade with paddleboards - Ponta da Piedade and its limestone cliffs
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2 hr Private Luxury Cruise to Ponte de Piedade with paddleboards

9.2 hr Private Luxury Cruise to Ponte de Piedade with paddleboards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Lagos Marina along Praia Dona Ana, Praia do Camilo, Praia da Batata, and Meia Praia to Ponta da Piedade. Your private crew, including hosts such as Sue and Nick, provides drinks, snacks, local commentary, and paddleboards when conditions allow.

“This was absolutely one of the highlights of our stay in thr Algarve region! Nick and Vera were awesome and couldn’t have made our day in the water any better! we enjoyed it so much we ended up extended our time with them! Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience!”

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Private Stand Up Paddle Tour in Câmara de Lobos - What the private SUP format changes
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Private Stand Up Paddle Tour in Câmara de Lobos

10.Private Stand Up Paddle Tour in Câmara de Lobos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Join Roberto or another private guide for a 90-minute SUP outing from Câmara de Lobos. Paddle past Praia do Vigário, a small waterfall, and views of Cabo Girão, with equipment, snorkeling, insurance, and GoPro pictures included.

“We had a great time. Thank you! We would recommend it. It was easy, even for beginners like me and you were very patient.”

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2-Hours Private Surf Lesson in Peniche and Baleal - Board, wetsuit, lockers, and a warm shower
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2-Hours Private Surf Lesson in Peniche and Baleal

11.2-Hours Private Surf Lesson in Peniche and Baleal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Learn to surf with a private coach from Special Surf 78 Surf School in Peniche. Your two-hour lesson includes a 10-minute warm-up, 20 minutes of instruction, and 90 minutes in the water. Board, wetsuit, lockers, blankets, and a warm shower are provided.

“We really enjoyed our surfing lesson, there were lots of small waves to practice on so we never had to wait for a wave (early September) our instructor was great and easygoing. We had never surfed before but we were able to stand and surf small waves on our own by the end of the 2h private lesson! It was our favourite part of our trip to Portugal.”

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Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach - Getting ready with the included equipment
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Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach

12.Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Meet Surfaventura below Matosinhos promenade for a private 1.5-hour lesson for two. Instructor Miguel or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking teacher covers safety and technique, then guides you in the water. Changing space, shower, equipment, insurance, and licenses are included.

“Abbiamo apprezzato molto la possibilità di fare una lezione privata per due in quanto, essendo principianti, siamo stati seguiti alla perfezione e questo ci ha consentito di surfare in sicurezza ma soprattutto di divertirci tantissimo! L’istruttore Miguel è stato super! Molto paziente, chiaro nelle spiegazioni e molto attento alla tecnica. Try guys!”

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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Vila do Conde - André’s teaching makes a difference for beginners
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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Vila do Conde

13.Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Vila do Conde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $37Best value

Join André from Villa’s Adventure for a private two-hour stand-up paddle tour on the Ave River in Vila do Conde. Learn basic SUP skills, pass historic city sights, enjoy river and sea views, and receive free photos. An optional one-minute drone video costs €15.

“Me and my girlfriend went and enjoyed every single second of the activity. The Guide was amazing and helped my girlfriend learn to paddleboard as she has never done it before, he was a great teacher!!!! We did stand up paddle on a loRead more”

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Madeira: Private Paddleboard & Snorkel - Learning to stand on the board
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Madeira: Private Paddleboard & Snorkel

14.Madeira: Private Paddleboard & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours

Join Roberto of iGO Madeira Tours for a 1.5-hour private SUP trip from Câmara de Lobos Bay. Learn paddleboard technique, glide toward Cabo Girão, and use the included snorkeling gear to look for marine life. English and Portuguese tours are available, with GoPro photos included.

“Muito bom, a aula é ótima pois você tem a atenção somente para você, realmente um esporte que vale a pena experimentar pelo menos uma vez, a água da madeira e ótima. O guia é ótimo também.”

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Morning private charter with drinks tapas, paddle boards &kayak - Tapas, drinks, and a slower pace
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Morning private charter with drinks tapas, paddle boards &kayak

15.Morning private charter with drinks tapas, paddle boards &kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Lagos Marina at 10:00 am with Captain Khaled and Simao for a 3.5-hour private charter. Expect coastal views, drinks, tapas, paddle boards, and a kayak, with the boat reserved only for your group of up to eight.

“Khaled and Simoa were amazing guides! The service was great, the food is a great touch with wine and the views are spectacular! We highly recommend them!”

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