Private Surf Lessons in Portugal: the 11 Best

1.Private surf lesson

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

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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2.Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Salty Experiences at Praia de Faro for a two-hour private surf lesson with board, wetsuit, lycra, and sports insurance included. Your instructor matches the session to your level, from first-timers over age six to advanced surfers. João, Zé, Ewen, and Nuno have all been praised for patient, friendly teaching.

“Very friendly and Welcoming team, very professional and who knows how to adapt to different ages and who has patience with children thank you very much to Ewen and the whole team for the welcome.Auto-translated”

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3.2-Hours Private Surf Lesson in Peniche and Baleal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Hotel Star inn Peniche or arrange pickup within Peniche municipality. A private surf coach leads a 10-minute warm-up, 20 minutes of instruction, and 90 minutes of practice at Peniche or Baleal. Your board, wetsuit, locker, blankets, and warm shower are included.

“We really enjoyed our surfing lesson, there were lots of small waves to practice on so we never had to wait for a wave (early September) our instructor was great and easygoing. We had never surfed before but we were able to stand and surf small waves on our own by the end of the 2h private lesson! It was our favourite part of our trip to Portugal.”

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4.Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach

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

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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5.Private Surfing Lesson at Praia da Rocha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Meet Portimão Surf Clube at Av. Rio Arade for a private 90-minute lesson at Praia da Rocha. Your instructor covers sea safety, reading waves, standing up, riding, and safely dropping a wave. Equipment and insurance are included, and the session is offered in English for your group only.

“Very friendly instructors! Great one to one class for kids. We would definitely recommend the experience :)”

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6.Private Surf Experience – Transfer to Matosinhos – All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet your instructor at Praça Carlos Alberto at 10:00 am, then ride to Matosinhos for a private two-hour surf lesson. You’ll get a safety briefing, wetsuit, board, secure storage, and close coaching in the water. The school may choose another surf spot if conditions call for it.

“Amazing experience for a complete beginner, I felt very safe and welcomed by incredible instructors and the community! Stood up and started surfing in an hour, I couldn’t believe it. Will definitely come back for more :) highly recommend”

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7.Sintra: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson at Praia Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Meet your English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French-speaking instructor near Praia Grande for a private two-hour lesson built around your level. You will warm up, learn beach safety, practice technique on shore, then surf with a suitable board and sanitized wetsuit. If the waves are poor, the team can move you to another beach.

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8.Riding Waves and Making Memories: Private Surf Lesson to Remember

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet your English-speaking surf instructor at Praia do CDS in Costa da Caparica for a private two-hour lesson. You will learn the basics, work on your technique, and use a provided wetsuit, leash, and board. The session is tailored to your ability and ends where it begins.

“Awesome time. I asked Mega to help me with my turns and he spent the entire time giving me pointers and helping me figure it out. I came out of this experience a better surfer - highly recommend!”

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9.Amazing Private Surf Lesson 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $128

Meet a certified coach from Future Eco Surf School for a private two-hour lesson in the Algarve. Maria and Eric are among the instructors praised for patient, useful feedback. You get a board, wetsuit, insurance, and return transport by electric van from Praia da Rocha. The beach may change with sea conditions.

“Maria was such amazing teacher. Funny and lovely she was so patient and I’ve learned so many new things.”

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10.Private Surf Lessons in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $115

Meet Gecko Surf School at Praia Norte in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour private lesson at 10:00 am. Instructors including Marco, Pedro, and Dário tailor coaching to your level, with a surfboard, wetsuit, and insurance included. You return to the same meeting point, south of Lisbon.

“My girlfriend and I had a private lesson with Pedro who was a brilliant teacher! He was easy going and very supportive, helping us both catch plenty of waves. Couldn't recommend enough, it has definitely been a highlight of our holiday!”

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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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