The 14 Best Cascais Surf Lessons

1.Surf Experience in Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 423 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Meet your instructor at Carcavelos Beach for a two-hour lesson with Salty Souls Surf School. Gustavo, Ricardo, or Antonio may lead your group through warm-up, surf theory, and practice, choosing between Carcavelos and Guincho for the day’s best waves. Boards and wetsuits are provided, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Antonio was a great instructor who made it feel easy going. Everyone in the lesson got up on the surf board atleast a few times. I would recommend this surf lesson to all beginners looking to have some fun in the sun and learn to catch their first few waves!”

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2.Local Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet the Salty Souls surf bus above Casa da Praia restaurant at Carcavelos Beach. In two hours, your certified English or Spanish-speaking coach leads warm-ups, a short theory lesson, and plenty of guided practice. Small groups, wetsuits, boards, and insurance are included. Beginners are welcome, but children under 12 need a private lesson.

“Had so much fun! My two guides were super nice! Would recommend”

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3.Surf Lesson

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

Meet Lisbon Surfaris at Carcavelos Beach for a two-hour beginner surf lesson with an instructor such as Tiago, Patrick, or Ivo. You’ll learn ocean safety, wave choice, paddling, and standing up, with equipment and beach transport included when needed. Lessons move to Guincho if conditions are better.

“It was my second time surfing and the first time for my friend. We had a lot of fun, learned the basic techniques, and laughed with our instructor. He also recommended a beautiful place for us to end our evening. Great experience! We will go back during our stay.”

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4.Surf Lesson

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

Meet Lisbon Surfaris at Carcavelos for a two-hour surf lesson suited to beginners and intermediate surfers. Your instructor explains wetsuit and board use, teaches the basics of standing up, then coaches you in the water. Felipe, Marco, and Thiago have all been praised for patient, encouraging instruction. Group and private options are available.

“Thiago was helpful and nice and took us through the basics and provided tips on improvement Facilities used to change in / bathrooms were small and very dirty Valuables not locked away but on a shelf by the door Supposed to be a 2h (approx) experience which we assumed might be +/- 10 minutes in the end but the lesson was only 1.5h - the waves were relatively flat but if i had known the lesson would be 30 mins shorter than expected i would have booked another school”

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5.Surf Lesson on Praia de Carcavelos

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

Meet an English-speaking, Portuguese Surfing Federation-accredited instructor at Carcavelos Surf School for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll receive a surfboard and wetsuit, practice your pop-up and stance on the sand, then try Atlantic waves with guidance in the water. Small groups, shaded loungers, and instructors including Pedro help keep the session friendly and focused.

“Wow, great fun! Shame the adults were not as good as the kids learning to surf but great lesson including the warm up burpees”

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6.Beginners, intermediate and advanced surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Ribeira d’Ilhas Beach for a two-hour surf lesson in the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Your instructor covers surf history, safety, warm-ups, and board technique before about 90 minutes in the ocean. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers are welcome. English instruction, gear, boots, and transport are included.

“Great beginner surf lesson on a beautiful beach. Everything was provided. Super friendly people and Ricardo did a great job explaining and encouraging!”

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7.Surf Lesson with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Lisbon’s HF Fénix Lisboa for a private transfer to Carcavelos Surf School. You’ll receive a board, wetsuit, insurance, and an English lesson, with Pedro among the named coaches. If Carcavelos conditions are poor, the school may switch to Costa da Caparica. The outing lasts about three hours.

“We came as a family of 6 to Lisbon and decide def the kids should try surfing as they have always wanted to. This takes a lot of muscle. Be prepared. my kids said it was hard but a lot of fun. I believe they would try it again.”

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8.Surf Experience in Cascais, Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet your certified local instructors at Carcavelos beach for a two-hour lesson covering waves, currents, safety, paddling, balance, and standing up. Your group may use Carcavelos or Guincho, depending on conditions and your ability. A wetsuit, board, insurance, and close supervision are included.

“Fantastic experience! Instructor was nice, encouraging, and patient with my difficulties in standing up on the board. We found some great waves along the Portuguese coast, discussing as well how to look for that "perfect wave" to try to surf.”

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9.Surf Lesson on the Lisbon Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet Papaya Surf Camps at Carcavelos Beach for a two-hour English-language lesson near Cascais. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, and leash, then guides you from shore briefing to wave practice. Group size is capped at 15, with lessons offered in morning and afternoon time slots.

“Can't wait to get back and have another amazing surf lesson with papaya surf school!!! Keep up the good vibes and see you soon!!”

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10.Surf and Bodyboard Classes in Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Meet at Praia Grande near Sintra for a shared surf or bodyboard lesson with equipment included. Classes last about 1 hour 30 minutes, with one instructor for every five students and a maximum of 10 people. Sea conditions set the schedule, and some sessions use Praia das Maçãs or Carcavelos.

“First time surfing and amazing instructors and helpful staff!”

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11.Private Surf Lesson in Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your local, Portuguese surfing federation-accredited instructor at Praia Grande for two hours of private coaching. Your instructor adjusts the lesson to your level, follows your progress closely, and supplies a sanitized wetsuit and board. The lesson suits beginners, intermediate surfers, and families with a focused goal.

“Great surf school, fantastic instructors, for beginners, advanced or intermediate learners - these people love surfing and they know how to teach. These are people you can trust your kids with, and they won't disappoint. Very highly recommended.”

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12.Surf Lessons in Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Meet at Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano in Cascais for a two-hour surf lesson with Ocean Activities. You will spend one hour preparing equipment, warming up, and learning safety rules, then one hour in the water with an instructor. Classes suit different skill levels, and groups are capped at five people. Instructor Dimitar is praised for clear teaching and friendly service.

“A melhor experiência de sempre. Iremos voltar! Obrigada pela dedicação e momentos únicos!!!!”

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13.Lisbon Premium Surf Experience – Fun & Excitement Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $52

Meet your certified Pitaya Surf School instructors at Carcavelos Beach for a two-hour group lesson built for beginners. You’ll use supplied surf equipment, learn in a small class, and work toward standing on your board in safe conditions. A photographer may sometimes capture your best moments.

“Aula muito divertida! Foi a minha primeira vez a surfar e graças à ajuda dos instrutores consegui-me por em pé! Não posso esperar pela proxima vez! Recomendo a todas as faixas etárias!”

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14.Surf Coaching at the World Surfing Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $63

Meet your certified local coach at Boardriders Quiksilver Roxy DC Shoes in Ericeira for a 2.5-hour surf or bodyboard lesson. Daniel and the Sea Krew team teach beginners and intermediate surfers in groups of up to six, with equipment, theory, photos, videos, and video analysis included.

“I'm coming off the back of a 2024 that tried to kill me...”

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