Porto · SURF LESSONS
The 13 best surf lessons tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Matosinhos with wetsuit, surfboard, small group coaching, and English/Spanish instructors, insurance included.
“I tried first time and it was wonderful. Coach was friendly and good as for me. Highly recommended”
Porto small-group surf lesson with Aliados pickup, wetsuit and board included. Learn to catch waves in 3.5 hours with a pro.
“I was lucky enough to attend this course twice, and both times I was truly happy and grateful. The instructors, Katerina and Igor, are wonderful — friendly, patient, and very professional. One huge advantage is that the course takes place on a quiet, non-touristy, almost empty beach — just perfect for learning and relaxing. I fully recommend this experience and would gladly go again! Thank you”
Beginner surf lesson in Matosinhos, Porto with small groups up to 8, sanitized gear included, English coaching, 1.5 hours.
“Superbe expérience coach très sympa et professionnel explications en anglais mais compréhensible de tous 😁 merci”
1.5 hour beginner to advanced surf lesson in Matosinhos with a 30 year school, small groups up to 8, gear included.
“Amazing surf coach who is patient and gave excellent feedback and tips for improvement. Everyone was super friendly and made me feel comfortable as a beginner surfer.”
3-hour surf lesson near Porto north beaches for all levels, small groups, certified instructors, gear, and metro transfers included.
“Marco was such a nice guy and so where the instructors. Altough surf has a steep learning curve, they made it so fun for all of us. A must do when in Portugal”
Porto surf lesson with Ocean Origin, including van pickup, wetsuit and board, and coaching on a quieter Praia de Azurara beach.
“It was perfect! Thanks to Sérgio we had an amazing day.”
Porto small-group surf with local instructor, wetsuit and board, pickup, and photos, taught for all levels in 3 hours.
Surf with all equipment in Matosinhos. Small groups, certified coaches, wetsuit and board included, 1.5-hour lesson from $35.
“The lesson was really good! Our teacher (Filipp) was really nice and helpful. He had patience for each of us to help us with our difficulties and cheered us on. He showed us the important steps and then we were able to go in the water and practice. We all managed to surf by the end🤪 The guy at the reception (Zach) was also welcoming, giving us our suits, showing us where we could store our stuff. Would really recommend!”
Cycle Porto along the Douro, then surf with board, suit, and an instructor. Self-guided bike rental up to 19:00, optional snack.
“Geweldige dag gehad. Goede kwaliteit fietsen en vriendelijke service. Fietsen stonden klaar, werden op maat gemaakt. We kregen de routekaart mee met tips voor bezienswaardigheden en voor leuke koffietentjes en om te eten. De tocht was goed te doen en we hebben genoten van de prachtige omgeving. Het surfen was super. Mooie locatie, goede instructeurs, gezellige sfeer, goed materiaal en goed geregeld. Ja de surfles hebben we aan het strand de rest van de dag doorgebracht voordat we weer op ons gemak terug gingen”
Private one-to-one surf class in Matosinhos with expert instructors, wetsuit, board, insurance included, learn fast near the beach.
“The surf lesson was worth repeating as far as I'm concerned! The surf school is located in a street right behind the beach. This makes the location easily accessible. The lesson itself was fantastic. Ivan was a nice and enthusiastic teacher who fits in well. Despite my own physical discomfort, I experienced the feeling on the board. And let's be honest: that is 'amazing'! Conclusion: take a (private) lesson! (it is more than worth it!)”
Private 1.5-hour surf class for two at Matosinhos Beach near Porto, with gear, insurance, and an English-speaking coach included.
“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!”
Surf lessons in Porto with Porto Surf School, including transfer from the city, wetsuit and board, and 3 hours of coaching.
“I've been in several countries having surf lessons in schools, but this experience really stood out. I learned different techniques that no one ever had told me before and everything felt much easier and more intuitive. The boards they provide are also top quality, which really helps when you're learning. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to progress quickly and enjoy the process!”
Try a small-group surf lesson in Portugal’s Norte region with FPS-certified instructors, high-quality boards and wetsuits, and a 1h30 time in the water.
“It was great experience! Coach Bernardo was amazing. I tried it already in few spots before but this experience was the best so far :)”
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