Learning to Surf in Portugal: The 9 Best Lessons

1.Surfing Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · from $34Our pick

Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a certified instructor, wetsuit, board, insurance, and small groups for $34.

“It was so much fun! Even though the beach was a bit crowded our coach Ivan (sorry if i spell it wrong) was very organised and we didn’t feel squeezed. Also he was very good at explaining the basics of surfing. It was super clear, how to hold, how to fall, stand up etc. he was also very patient and kind to a beginner like me who didn’t manage to stand up, but he was always giving some encouragement words and that kept me motivated, because surfing is hard so motivation is also pretty important! Overall great experience! Thank you guys!Read more”

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2.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 699 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Learn to surf at Praia da Galé near Albufeira with certified instructors, equipment, safety cover, and hands-on coaching for beginners.

“It was nice, I enjoyed it. It was my first time and by the end of the activity I was able to surf few nice waves.”

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3.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

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

Learn to surf on Porto’s coast with transport, gear, insurance, and patient instructors in a small group limited to seven people.

“Excellent and very patient guide! I was super nervous but he made me feel very confident on the board”

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4.2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 464 reviews · from $40

Learn to surf at Albufeira’s Falésia Beach with patient instructors, quality equipment, small groups, and flexible timing for better waves.

“Very good lesson and instructors amazing experience and good exercise will go back”

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5.Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 353 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Learn to surf at Albufeira’s Galé Beach with certified instructors, quality gear, small-group attention, and flexible booking for $37.

“Rafael and Ricardo, thank you so much for this amazing surfing experience! You both are so passionate about surfing and patient with teaching - my partner and I had such a great and fun time learning how to surf, which is what Surf4fun stands for! We will definitely go back when we visit albufeira again, and recommend this experience to all our friends! 🏄‍♂️”

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6.Beginner Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 321 reviews · from $40

Learn to surf at Galé Beach near Albufeira with patient multilingual coaches, safe sandy-bottom waves, and a small-group lesson for $40.

“Would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning! The guides were fantastic teachers and everyone in our group had a wonderful time and was able to get up. If you’re worried about being cold, the wetsuits will keep you very comfortable.”

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7.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Alentejo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Learn to surf at Praia do Malhão with a small-group lesson, equipment, coaching, beach transport, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“My husband and I took a 5 day course. We had a really great time. Teachers are very nice, supportive and professional and our progress was super well followed up. I really learnt a lot in a wonderful environment thank you!! We will come back”

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

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

Learn to surf at Praia de Matosinhos in a small Porto class with certified instructors, clean gear, gentle waves, and flexible cancellation.

“It was very fun. I would definetly do it again. We started a little later than planned but we also stopped later. You might consider that if you have a full calendar”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · from $34

Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a 30-year Porto surf school, small groups, quality gear, and patient instruction for $34.

“even though i was the only customer they didnt cancel the event. They got one more from another school so we were only two and got very much attention from our teacher, which was very nice and giving much feedback where to work on”

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