LISBON SURF LESSONS

Surfing Near Lisbon: 15 Lessons Worth the Trip

39 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The beaches south and west of the city break most of the year, and half the schools will collect you from a central hotel. These 15 sessions compare transport, beach, group size and price.

Lisbon Surf Experience - Costa da Caparica and its fossil cliffs
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Lisbon Surf Experience

1.Lisbon Surf Experience

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

Meet a local surf team or choose pickup from Lisbon and Costa da Caparica. After a land lesson, spend two hours in the Atlantic using boards matched to your level. Instructors such as Filipe, Bruno, David, and Miguel help beginners catch waves, while the coast, fossil cliffs, and optional video add interest.

“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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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica - Praia do Castelo gives beginners room to learn
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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

2.The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

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

Meet in central Lisbon, ride to Praia do Castelo in Costa da Caparica, and spend about two hours learning to surf. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, safety guidance, and practical coaching, with no more than five students per instructor. João, Jorge, Johnny, and Leo are among the instructors, while Raquel photographs the action for an extra fee.

“Pick up was in a great location. Instructor was very friendly and helped more than any surf lesson I’ve had in the past. Waves and beach were perfect for most levels.”

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Lisbon: Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica - What happens during the two-hour lesson
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Lisbon: Surf Experience at Costa da Caparica

3.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. You’ll warm up on the beach, practice paddling and popping up, then enter shallow water with a qualified instructor. Equipment and insurance are included. Guides such as Ari, Pedro, Lewis, Lucas, and Catarina are praised for patient, personal coaching.

“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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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson - From safety briefing to first wave
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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

4.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

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

Meet the Carcavelos Surf School at Praia de Carcavelos for a beginner-friendly lesson in English or Spanish. You’ll learn beach safety, board balance, and wave technique before practicing in the Atlantic. Instructors including Daniel, Nuno, and Pedro are known for clear, patient coaching. Equipment, insurance, storage, showers, and shaded loungers are included.

“It was a really nice to surf in Portugal! We hope to come back again to do more surf! Even if you are a beginner you can take this class. I highly recommend!”

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Lisbon Surf Guide - Surf class & Pick Up - Choosing between Lisbon, Cascais, and Costa da Caparica
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Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

5.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 day’s best beach near Lisbon, Cascais, or Costa da Caparica. You’ll get transport, wetsuit, board, safety guidance, and about 1.5 hours in the water. Small groups and personal coaching make this a strong choice for first-timers and improving surfers.

“We had a really great surfing lesson and Ines was so nice with us. We Both were standing pretty well on the Suefboard at the end with the great help from Ines! I really can recommend this Surfkurs!”

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Lisbon Surf Experience - Costa da Caparica and its fossil cliffs
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Lisbon Surf Experience

6.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 help you choose the right board, learn the basics, and surf for two hours. Transport, wetsuit, equipment, insurance, and hotel pickup on private bookings are included.

“We had an awesome surfing day! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone that wants to try surfing. The instructor was friendly and the equipment in good condition.”

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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor - surf lessons with transfer - Wetsuit, board, and a fast start on the sand
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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

7.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

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

Meet beside Titanic Sur Mer cafe, then ride a Toyota Proace from Lisbon to Praia do Castelo at Costa da Caparica. Go-Surf Lisboa supplies the board, wetsuit, insurance, storage, and shower. Expect a short beach lesson, about two hours in the water, and a photographer whose pictures cost extra.

“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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Surf Lesson in Lisbon - The surf experience - The sand lesson comes before the waves
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Surf Lesson in Lisbon – The surf experience

8.Surf Lesson in Lisbon – The surf experience

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

Surf IN takes you from central Lisbon across the 25 April Bridge to Tarquinio Beach for a 2.5-hour beginner lesson. Coaches such as Decio, Luis, Lucas, Miguel, and Ruish provide gear, safety instruction, beach practice, and close help in the water. Pickup, sunscreen, showers, and 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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Surf Courses In Peniche and Baleal Portugal - The 10-minute warm-up and 20-minute beach lesson
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Surf Courses In Peniche and Baleal Portugal

9.Surf Courses In Peniche and Baleal Portugal

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

Meet the Special Surf 78 team at Baleal for a two-hour beginner lesson: a 10-minute warm-up, 20 minutes of beach instruction, and 90 minutes in the water. Local surf coaches provide a board and wetsuit matched to your level and size, plus lockers and insurance. Pickup is offered, but confirm the details carefully if staying in Lisbon.

“This is a must try activity if you are in Peniche. The surf school is very organised and you get an instructor for every 8-10 people. They are very thorough with their explanation and will stay with you in the water during the whole experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try surfing.”

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Aulas de Surf - Baleal, Peniche, and Foz do Arelho
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Aulas de Surf

10.Aulas de Surf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Start in Caldas da Rainha and head toward Portugal’s west coast for a two-hour surf lesson at Baleal, Peniche, or Foz do Arelho. West Surf Project provides boards, wetsuits, safety instruction, and coaching matched to your level. Instructors including António, João, and Topi are noted for patient, child-friendly teaching and small groups of up to six.

“Excellent surf school. Very good at teaching and made younger children (aged 6&9) really enjoy the experience and also feel safe”

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Epic Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica - What happens during the two-hour class
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Epic Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

11.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 group lesson with a wetsuit, surfboard, beach safety briefing, warm-up, and coached time in the water. Rafael, Rafa, and Vitor are praised for clear instruction and useful feedback. The class suits beginners and mixed skill levels, with lessons offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

“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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Caparica Surf Experience - Arriba Fossil da Costa de Caparica and the coastal setting
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Caparica Surf Experience

12.Caparica Surf Experience

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

Meet at Praia da Mata for a two-hour Costa da Caparica surf lesson with full equipment, a wetsuit, insurance, and a certified instructor. Beginners start with surf basics before heading into the water. Private classes and optional in-water video are available, with instructors such as Mauro, Filipe, Miguel, and Nuno leading sessions.

“It was a fun experience! The instructors were experienced, so it is good for beginners as well. The waves were small, which makes it also good for beginners”

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Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica - Getting Into the Water With an Instructor
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Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

13.Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

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

Meet Gecko Surf School at Praia Norte in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour beginner surf lesson. You’ll warm up, learn paddling and the stand-up technique on the beach, then practice in the water with an instructor nearby. 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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Surf Class in Almada - Getting fitted and preparing on the sand
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Surf Class in Almada

14.Surf Class in Almada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $45

Meet Duckdive at Castelo Beach in Almada for a two-hour surf lesson shaped to your level. Your instructor covers warm-up, sand technique, and water practice, from foam waves for beginners to green waves in the lineup for more confident surfers. Board and wetsuit are included.

“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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Lisbon: Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons - From Lisbon Meeting Point to Atlantic Beach
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Lisbon: Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons

15.Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $70

Meet Carcavelos Surf School in Lisbon, then ride to Carcavelos or Caparica, chosen for the day’s surf. You’ll get a two-hour lesson, board and wetsuit, insurance, storage, and showers. Groups are limited to eight, with instruction in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Bring a towel, swimsuit, water, and sunscreen.

“The surfing was very good with decent waves and the surfing school team were excellent. However transportation from Lisbon was not available on the day so we organised our own taxi which wasn’t a problem.”

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