Private Surf Lessons in Portugal: the 4 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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