The 14 Best Surf Lessons near Lisbon

1.Lisbon Surf Experience

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

Spend two hours learning to surf near Costa da Caparica with local instructors such as Filipe, Bruno, David, or Miguel. You’ll get a safety briefing, board and wetsuit, beach practice, and guided time in the Atlantic. Transport from Lisbon and video footage are optional.

“Our first time surfing together was absolutely amazing! Everything felt so natural, like it wasn’t our first time at all. We were beyond happy with the whole experience – from the organization to the incredible hospitality. Huge thanks to our instructors, Filipe and Bruno, who made everything even more enjoyable with their kindness and professionalism. We’ll definitely cherish these memories!”

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2.Surf Experience in Cascais

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

Spend two hours learning to surf with Salty Souls Surf School near Cascais. Gustavo, Ricardo, Antonio, and their team provide the wetsuit, board, warm-up, safety theory, and water practice. The group is limited to 10, with lessons held at Carcavelos or Guincho Beach.

“I loved getting to meet friends and learn how to surf! The class was super welcoming and straightforward.”

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3.The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

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

Ride from central Lisbon to Praia do Castelo in Costa da Caparica for a small-group surf lesson. Your instructor provides the wetsuit, board, safety guidance, and hands-on coaching for about two hours in the water. João, Jorge, Johnny, and Leo are among the instructors, with optional photos by Raquel.

“Great instructor! Everyone caught waves! Name started with a J (Joaz? Shirt said Johnny) ….Instructions were clear and perfect for beginners. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try it. We had a great time and spent the rest in the day at the beach.”

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4.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. Certified instructors such as Ari, Pedro, Lewis, and Lucas teach warm-ups, paddling, pop-ups, balance, and surf safety before helping you catch waves in shallow water. Board, wetsuit, and insurance are included.

“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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5.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 257 reviews · from $45

Meet the Carcavelos Surf School at Praia de Carcavelos for a beginner-friendly lesson with certified instructors such as Daniel, Pedro, Nuno, or Ivan. You’ll learn beach technique, use supplied gear, and practice Atlantic waves in a small group, with showers, storage, and insurance included.

“I am a total beginner, but it was so much fun! Ivan is a great teacher, thank you guys for this lesson and hope to be back soon”

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6.Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

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

Meet Inês or her team in central Lisbon, then ride to the best available beach near Cascais, Costa da Caparica, or Lisbon. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, warm-up, and about 1.5 hours in the water, with coaching for beginners through advanced surfers.

“Inês was a terrific surf instructor as well as a friendly individual who was a joy to be around. She lead us through a quick warm up, a brief introduction on how to stand up and where to stand on the board and got us all into the water quickly. Inês is clearly very knowledgeable in surfing and gave personalized feedback to each individual after we caught a wave. She even gave me pointers on what would come next in my surfing journey. A great experience with some wonderful people. I would absolutely do it again.”

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7.Lisbon Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Get Stoked for a small-group surf trip from Lisbon to Costa da Caparica. Instructors such as Nuno, Filipe, Bruno, and Miguel teach beginners and stronger surfers, with boards, wetsuits, transport, and a two-hour ocean session included.

“Great experience, the instructors were very helpful and clearly loved their work. Highly recommend to all levels.”

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8.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

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

Meet the Toyota Proace near Titanic Sur Mer, ride from Lisbon to Praia do Castelo, and learn with a certified English or Portuguese speaking instructor. You get a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, and about two hours in the water. Children aged 5 to 10 receive private lessons.

“very good instructors, nice experience. would recommend if you have never surfed before as they guide you well! also transport to and back was great.”

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9.Surf Courses In Peniche and Baleal Portugal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Special Surf 78 at Baleal Beach for a two-hour beginner surf lesson. Your local surf coach leads a warm-up, explains technique, then stays with the group in the water for about 90 minutes. Boards, wetsuits, lockers, parking, and insurance are included.

“It was a great experience with a lot of attention for details. Highly recommend the classes. I did catch some great waves as a beginner.”

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10.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, learn safety and technique on the sand, then practice in the water. Classes suit different ages and skill levels.

“SO MUCH FUN!!!!! Could not recommend this lesson more! The instructors were amazing and made it so easy and fun. Did this lesson at the beginning of April and it was the perfect temperature in the water. They provided everything we needed! HAVE TO DO THIS!”

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11.Caparica Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet your instructor at Praia da Mata for a two-hour Costa da Caparica surf lesson. Get a board, wetsuit, safety briefing, warm-up, and hands-on coaching from instructors such as Mauro, Filipe, Miguel, and Nuno. Beginners are welcome, with private lessons and optional video available.

“Filipe was a great instructor! You could tell he gave everyone the individualized attention they needed. He was passionate about surfing, and actively worked to make sure we had fun, learned, and were safe. Thanks Filipe!”

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12.All Level SURF CLASSES in Ericeira (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Progress Surf School for a 2 to 2.5-hour surf lesson near Ericeira, with pickup, wetsuit and board, shore theory, warm-up, and water practice. Joana Andrade leads advanced coaching, while instructors such as Antonia, Luis, and Miguel help you build skills in small groups of up to eight.

“Love this school, friendly people and competent surf teachers!!!”

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13.Aulas de Surf/Surf Lesson – Lisboa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $68

Meet at Lisbon’s Hard Rock Cafe and head to a suitable beach along the Cascais coast, such as Carcavelos or Guincho. A certified coach leads warm-up, surf practice, and stretches. English, Portuguese, and Spanish lessons welcome, with gear and accident insurance 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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14.Sunset Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet Portugal Surf School in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour sunset surf lesson. Certified instructors teach in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish, with boards, wetsuits, insurance, changing rooms, showers, and lockers included. Optional photos must be requested 24 hours ahead.

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