The 6 Best Surf Lessons Near Porto

1.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 594 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58Our pick

Meet your van near Aliados and let the guide choose the beach with the best conditions that day. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety and technique coaching, then practise in the water with a group capped at seven. Instructors including Igor, Bernardo, and Katerina teach in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Very exciting!! We spend a nice morning surfing with excellent instructors. If you come to Portugal, you must try it.”

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2.Surf class in Porto – small groups, ideal for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet Fish Surf School in Matosinhos for a 90-minute beginner lesson with a maximum of eight people. Your certified instructor covers warm-up, beach technique, and water practice, with a board, wetsuit, and leash included. Ricardo and Diogo are among the instructors praised for patient, friendly teaching.

“We had a great time and had wonderful support from the surfing instructor. Thanks so much for the experience.”

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3.Surf Lesson with Transportation at Ocean Origin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Meet Sergio and the Ocean Origin team at Casa da Música, then ride to Praia de Azurara for a small-group surf lesson. Your 2.5 hours on the beach cover safety, warm-up, paddling, and wave practice. Wetsuit, board, insurance, and transport are included, with lessons in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Sergio was an amazing instructor. He explained everything super well to us and by the end of the class we could catch some waves alone! The surfing class was the highlight of our trip, muito obrigada!!”

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4.Surf Experience with Transfer to Matosinhos – All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $58

Meet at Praça de Carlos Alberto in central Porto for a three-hour surf outing with Linha de Onda. You’ll travel to Matosinhos, receive a two-hour lesson, and use a board and wetsuit supplied by the school. João, Alvaro, and other instructors teach beginners and intermediates in groups capped at five.

“AmaZing experience with great instructors who made me feel confident and safe in surfing for the first time. Well organised and a really enjoyable experience. Thank you!”

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5.Private surf lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet Fish Surf School in Matosinhos for a 90-minute beginner lesson at Matosinhos Beach. Your instructor covers warm-up exercises, paddling, board control, safety, and stand-up technique on the sand before you try the waves. The lesson is private for your group, though it may take place beside the school’s children’s classes.

“Good instructor and nice staff. Shop is little hard to find, due it’s hidden behind the corner 😊 Weather conditions could have been better, but that is something what you can choose”

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6.Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Meet Surfaventura below Matosinhos promenade for a private lesson for two. Your instructor explains surf safety and technique, helps you gear up, then stays with you in the water. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available. Miguel is praised for patient, clear instruction, especially with beginners.

“Abbiamo apprezzato molto la possibilità di fare una lezione privata per due in quanto, essendo principianti, siamo stati seguiti alla perfezione e questo ci ha consentito di surfare in sicurezza ma soprattutto di divertirci tantissimo! L’istruttore Miguel è stato super! Molto paziente, chiaro nelle spiegazioni e molto attento alla tecnica. Try guys!”

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