15 Surf Camps & Lessons Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

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

Matosinhos surf lesson with wetsuit, board, and 25-year coaching. 90 minutes in small groups from $35, includes insurance.

“I did this on my last day of visiting Portugal for the first time in my life, and I had also never tried surfing before. It was so fun, and our coach (Nuno) was very friendly. I’ve always heard stereotypes about surfers being good-looking, and now I know it’s true because Nuno is the most handsome man I’ve seen in Portugal! This surfing school will remain a memory I will cherish forever (with great professional photos), and I hope to become an advanced surfer in the future... :-) Highly recommended. Besh wishes from Croatia”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Lisbon, Tour Reviews

Lisbon Surf Experience

2.Lisbon Surf Experience

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

Half-day surf lesson from Lisbon to Costa da Caparica. Learn with certified instructors, surf Atlantic waves, and see Caparica fossil cliffs.

“I can definitely recommend this surf lesson. The teacher was very helpful in the water and explained the technics in a good way. Very good value for the money!”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in the Algarve, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Albufeira: Surf Lesson

3.Surf Lesson

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

Learn to surf at Praia da Galé in Albufeira with certified instructors. 2 hours, board and wetsuit included, beginners welcome.

“I had a great experience. Jorge is an amazing instructor. He taught me a lot of things and he was very supportive. He understood that I was a bit afraid of water and made me feel comfortable anyway. If you're travelling in Algarve, I highly recommend a stop here!!!”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Porto, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

4.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

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

Porto small-group surf lesson with pickup, wetsuit and board rental. Learn fast, even in bad weather, in 3.5 hours.

“This lesson was amazing - we were unfortunate with the weather, there was a fog that descended on the town we visited, but even with that, the lesson was amazing. Almost all of the class managed to stand up and surf even if briefly. Highly recommend this as an alternative activity.”

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Albufeira: Learn to Surf in Chill Beach Vibes & Good Times

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

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

Learn to surf in Albufeira on beginner-friendly Galé Beach, with wetsuit and board included, patient certified coaching, and free insurance.

“Super friendly and enthusiastic surfing teachers who were in the water with us helping the whole time. Highly recommended!”

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Surf Experience in Cascais

6.Surf Experience in Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 423 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50.79Top rated

Learn to surf in Cascais with a 2-hour small-group lesson, gear included, English-speaking instructors, and wave time at Guincho and Carcavelos.

“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!”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Lisbon, Tour Reviews

The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

7.The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60.49

Small-group surf lesson from Lisbon to Costa da Caparica. Equipment, transport, and certified coaching, plus optional in-water photos.

“We had a great time learning to surf in Lisbon. The instructors were friendly and gave all of us ample opportunity to surf. We were all able to get up on the board (2 adults and 2 young teenagers) and enjoy the waves!”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Lagos, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast

8.Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78.64

Beginner surf lesson in Lagos, Algarve. Learn the basics with a certified instructor, modern gear, and included transport to beaches like Arrifana.

“It is a good experience, however the company communication is very bad. They changed the time of the activity from 8:00 to 10:00 but didn't inform me. Only next morning they said it would be later. Woke up early for nothing.”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Lisbon, Tour Reviews

Lisbon: Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica

9.Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica

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

Beginner surf lesson in Costa da Caparica with certified coaching, all gear included, and two hours of waves for $35.

“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!”

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Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

10.Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

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

2-hour surf lesson at Galé Beach in Albufeira with Surf4fun. Wetsuit and board included, small-group coaching for beginners.

“Enjoyed the warm-up games before attempting to surf. It was very well organised with attentive instructors.”

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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

11.Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

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

Surf a beginner-friendly Lisbon lesson at Costa de Caparica with SurfChamp, small group coaching, wetsuits, and pastéis de nata.

“best day ever!! Sandro helped us out so much and gave us all the gear and information we needed! he kept helping us until my sister and I almost stood up on the board!! def recommend if you are in lisbon area”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Madeira, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

12.Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

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

Join a 4-hour Madeira surf lesson with expert coaching at Porto da Cruz and Machico, including gear, wetsuit, transport, and insurance.

“Friendly pick up from hotel, great instructors on the surf lesson, both friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a surf activity in Madeira”

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Surf Camps & Lessons, Things to Do in Lisbon, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

13.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

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

Learn surf basics in 1.5 to 2 hours at Lisbon's Carcavelos Beach. Certified small-group lesson with equipment, insurance, showers.

“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-Hour Surf Lesson in Alentejo

14.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Alentejo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60.49

2-hour Alentejo surf lesson at Praia do Malhão near Vila Nova de Milfontes, small groups, equipment, insurance, and coached practice.

“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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Peniche Tours, Surf Camps & Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Peniche:Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level

15.Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Peniche surf lessons for all levels in Portugal. 2 hours with board, 4.3 wetsuit, pro coaching, and small-group attention.

“Coach Miguel was the best, taught me and my girlfriend to surf in the span of 2 hours!!!! Absolutely loved this service and would definitely go again”

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