The 8 Surf Lessons in Lisbon That Earn Their Price

1.Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 3 hours · from $34Our pick

Meet Sandro and the SurfChamp team at the Costa de Caparica parking lot, then spend three hours learning surf basics, practicing in the water, and stretching afterward. Groups are limited to six, with equipment, insurance, and a Portuguese Surfing Federation certificate included. Private lessons are available on request.

“Sandro was an amazing and enthousiastic guide. The waves were huge due to the rain from the night before, but he made us feel safe and guarded. He taught us how to stand up on the board in just one lesson and motivated us to do push our limits. Overall an amazing experience and would recommand it to anyone.”

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2.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

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

Meet Carcavelos Surf School at Praia de Carcavelos for a beginner-friendly lesson with instructors such as Daniel, Pedro, Nuno, and Ivan. You’ll learn board technique on the sand, then practice in Atlantic waves with equipment, insurance, storage, and showers 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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3.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet Lisbon Surfaris beside Carcavelos Beach, where an instructor such as Tiago, Patrick, or Ivo leads a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll learn ocean safety, paddling, wave choice, and standing up, with gear, insurance, and beach transport included when needed.

“Great first tries on some waves after a small warm up and savety instruction. Teacher always close by, the group was small so everyone had enough time for some practice”

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4.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet Lisbon Surfaris at Carcavelos for a beginner or intermediate surf lesson in English. You’ll learn to handle the wetsuit and board, practice standing up, then work with the waves alongside instructors such as Thiago, Felipe, or Marco.

“We loved our experience! We are first timers :) A couple of thoughts… Be prepared to carry your surfboard a mile down the boardwalk, just in case, because you go where the waves are. Also keep in mind that the waves are seasonal dependent and you may end up with very small waves but the instructors still work with it. We loved learning with Felipe and Marco- they are very patient and encouraging- and we had so much fun rocking our 6 inch waves! Highly recommend you bring someone else to take pictures and videos!”

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5.Surf Lesson in Lisbon – The surf experience

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

Meet near Marquês de Pombal or arrange pickup, cross the 25 April Bridge, and learn at Tarquinio Beach with Surf IN. Coaches including Decio, Luis, Lucas, and Miguel cover safety, beach technique, and water practice. Wetsuit, board, sunscreen, showers, and accident insurance are included.

“Great experience!!! we had an absolutely amazing time and we had so much fun. It was definitely difficult but they were so helpful.”

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6.Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Praia de Carcavelos with a Portuguese Surfing Federation-accredited instructor. You’ll practice your pop-up and stance on sand, then try real Atlantic waves with a board, wetsuit, insurance, and personal guidance included. Groups hold up to 10 people.

“Staff was great, my boys ages 14 and 16 had a great time. The waves were small that day but they still had a great time!”

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7.Epic Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $46

Meet Tiki Surf Academy at Fonte da Telha beach for a two-hour lesson led by instructors including Rafael and Vitor. You’ll warm up, learn surf safety and technique on the sand, then practice in the waves with a board and wetsuit supplied.

“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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8.Surfing lessons at Ericeira World Surf Recognized

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $63

Meet local surf coach Rui near the Boardriders shop for a small-group lesson at Ericeira World Surf Reserve. Adults from beginners to intermediate surfers get safety guidance, warm-up practice, quality boards and wetsuits, and coaching matched to the day’s conditions.

“Rui was a very talented surf instructor with lots of knowledge. I learnt a lot during the lesson and felt very comfortable in the ocean.”

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