15 Surf Lessons in Lisbon Worth Booking

1.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

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

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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2.Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Top rated

Meet Inês or her surf team in central Lisbon, ride in a van to the best available beach near Cascais or Costa da Caparica, and spend about 90 minutes surfing after a safety briefing and warm-up. Boards, wetsuits, transport, and insurance are included.

“Thoroughly enjoyed my first surfing session with an amazing guide. I highly recommend!”

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3.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Travel by van from central Lisbon to Praia do Castelo, where a certified instructor teaches beach safety, board skills, and wave technique. Expect a small adult group, two hours in the water, equipment, showers, and optional surf photos. Children ages 5 to 10 receive private lessons.

“Everything was perfect, and I would recommend it to everyone. The instructors speak English perfectly, and they are very calm and helpful. There was also a photographer, and you can buy photos after surfing – I recommend that as well; the photos are great for memories. The transport from Lisbon and back was very comfortable. Thanks, and see you next time!”

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4.Surf Lesson in Lisbon – The surf experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

SurfIn takes you from central Lisbon across the 25 April Bridge to Tarquinio Beach for a 2.5-hour beginner lesson. Decio and instructors such as Luis, Lucas, Miguel, and Ruish provide wetsuits, boards, safety training, beach practice, water coaching, sunscreen, and a post-surf shower.

“First time trying to surf and had the pleasure of having Louis as our instructor who did a phenomenal job of teaching us how to surf. We also got a lift from our airbnb included in the price which was a nice luxury.”

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5.Epic Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $46

Meet Rafael, Vitor, or another Tiki Surf Academy instructor at Fonte da Telha beach for a two-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson. You’ll get a wetsuit and board, practise safety and technique on the sand, then head into the waves. Classes suit different ages and skill levels.

“It was an easy choice choosing Tiki Surf Academy! The instructor Rafael was really welcoming. He helped me develop my skills giving me great tips and training on the beach. He was great at teaching in the water aswell, giving us the best waveRead more”

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6.Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours at Gecko Surf School in Costa da Caparica learning the basics of surfing. Your instructor covers safety, paddling, wave timing, and standing on the board before you practice in the water. Boards, wetsuits, leashes, and accident insurance are included.

“I had a great time surfing with the Gecko surf school! The school supplies you with a wetsuit and board. The instructors were informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. The instructors will help you throughout the experience so don’t worry if you don’t know how to surf or struggle with the waves. With the help of the instructors, I was able to catch and ride some waves that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to do on my own. If you are thinking about learning how to surf I would highly recommend the Gecko surf school.”

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7.Surf Class in Almada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $45

Meet Duckdive at Praia do Castelo in Almada for a two-hour private surf lesson with a local coach. You’ll warm up, learn the basics on sand, then practice in the water with a board and wetsuit included. Beginners and intermediate surfers can receive coaching suited to their level.

“Arrived feeling a little bit anxious as it was my first surfing experience. But the atmosphere couldn’t have been more relaxed and inviting.”

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8.Duckdive – Surf Class in Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet Duckdive’s instructors at Praia do Castelo for a two-hour surf class shaped to your level. You’ll learn ocean safety, wave reading, and board skills with close coaching from instructors such as João. Boards, wetsuits, and insurance are included.

“I had João as my instructor and he was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with me. I had a great time and felt safe the entire lesson. I have always had curiosity to try Surfing but now I really want to do it again and develop and improve on the skills João taught me. Above it all I had very fun time!”

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9.Aulas de Surf/Surf Lesson – Lisboa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $68

Meet at Lisbon’s Hard Rock Cafe and head to a Cascais-area beach for a two-hour lesson with a certified coach. You’ll warm up, learn the basics, practice in the water, and finish with stretches. Boards, wetsuits, leashes, and accident insurance are included.

“It was amazing! The guide was a very nice man who helped us every step of the way. I was with a girlfriend, and we are both beginners. That was no problem. You could see that all the students of the surf school liked the instructor. Super experience. Would definitely recommend it!”

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10.2-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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11.Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet Lufi Surf School at Red Dragon Beach Club for a two-hour Costa da Caparica lesson. Coach Bruno and the team cover safety, paddling, and standing up, then guide you through about 60 minutes in the foam. Boards and wetsuits are provided.

“What a wonderful experience!! It felt like a private lesson because it was a very small group. I would do it again for sure!”

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12.Surf Lessons Cascais and Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Kai Surf School at Carcavelos for a two-hour English-language lesson led by Manuel and his team. You’ll cover safety and standing technique, warm up, swim, surf with provided equipment, and finish with relaxation. Groups are capped at 10, with possible beach changes when conditions require it.

“Great surf school , teacher are very patient and friendly, good equipment ; I felt very comfortable even being first time surfing; my 5 years son has also enjoyed it a lot, he is always asking to return;”

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13.Riding Waves and Making Memories: Private Surf Lesson to Remember

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet instructor Mega at Praia do CDS in Costa da Caparica for a private, two-hour surf lesson. You’ll cover the basics, use a provided wetsuit, leash, and board, and get coaching tailored to your goals, including turn practice for improving surfers.

“Awesome time. I asked Mega to help me with my turns and he spent the entire time giving me pointers and helping me figure it out. I came out of this experience a better surfer - highly recommend!”

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14.1 day surfing with Atlantic Coast Surf School

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $85

Spend about four hours at Praia Azul near Silveira with Atlantic Coast Surf School. Pedro and his team provide the surfboard, wetsuit, safety briefing, warm-up, and two water sessions, with a short break between them. Groups are limited to eight, and pickup may be available.

“My 58th birthday wish was to have a couple of surfing lessons for the first time . From my first inquiry to my last lesson they were efficient, friendly and fun . Pedro and Pedro were both helpful and encouraging without making me feel any difRead more”

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15.Surf Lesson Caldas da Rainha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Meet at SurFoZ in Caldas da Rainha for a 2.5-hour surf lesson suited to beginners and experienced riders. Your certified instructor provides a level-matched board, wetsuit, insurance, and transport to Baleal when arranged. Expect practical coaching, changing beach conditions, and a private session for your group.

“Best surf lessons in the west zone, very professional and helpful staff, 5 stars. I recommend it to everyone who wants to have contact with surfing.”

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