Where to Book: the 4 Best Matosinhos Surf Lessons

1.Surfing Lesson with Equipment

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

Meet Fish Surf School in Matosinhos for a 90-minute beginner lesson led in English or Spanish. Your coach covers safety, paddling, standing, and falling on the sand before helping you in the water. Groups are limited to eight, with wetsuit, board, insurance, and storage included. Coaches such as Ivan, Ricardo, Nuno, Rafa, and Diogo are praised for patient, clear teaching.

“To be honest, this is the best surfing lesson I’ve ever had. I’ve tried others before, but Fish Surf School did their best to make me catch all the waves. Totally recommend it!”

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2.Surf Lesson with the First Surf School in Porto!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Meet at the Anemone Roundabout or on Matosinhos Beach for a 90-minute lesson with SurfingLife Club. Coaches such as João and Diogo teach beginners through advanced surfers in groups of up to eight. You’ll cover ocean safety, paddling, and pop-ups on the sand before getting personal help in the water.

“João & Diogo were fantastic teachers and made the experience so fun and celebrated everything even if you fell off😂Defo recommend!!”

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3.Best surf Lesson with all equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Meet Surfitbox at Matosinhos Beach for a 90-minute surf lesson with a board, wetsuit, safety briefing, and certified coaching included. Instructors teach in Spanish, English, or Portuguese, with groups limited to eight. Beginners can expect land practice followed by guided time in the water, while private, kids, and repeat-lesson options are also available.

“Expert and funny coach. Well organized stage made of only 6 students. Very nice experience to be done again.”

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4.Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Top rated

Join Onda Pura Surf Center for a two-hour group surf lesson in northern Portugal, including 90 minutes in the water, a wetsuit, board, and guidance in English or Portuguese. Bernardo and the FPS-certified team teach beginners in groups of no more than seven. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for the briefing.

“It was a very delightfull and entertaining activity. Thanks to Bernardo, surfing might become a new hobby. He taught very well with a lot of insight and gave the class a fun twist. Thanks a lot!”

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