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The 15 Best Surf Lessons near Lisbon

16 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $34

The beach breaks of Caparica, Carcavelos and Ericeira are a short hop from the city and forgiving for a first stand-up. These 15 lessons are priced and timed, with transport from Lisbon flagged where it is included.

Surf Experience in Cascais - The 2-Hour Format: Warm-Up, Theory, Then Real Surf Practice
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Surf Experience in Cascais

2.Surf Experience in Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 423 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Learn to surf in Cascais with a small group, board and wetsuit included, plus a 2-hour mix of warm-up, theory, and practice at two beaches.

“Highly recommend! Gustavo and Ricardo were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole experience. The beach was beautiful, and I was so happy to be riding the waves pretty consistently after learning from Gustavo in the small group setting. Would definitely love to go back!”

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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica - What Happens on the Sand: Warm-Up, Quick Theory, and Safety
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The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

3.The Surf Instructor in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Small-group surfing in Costa da Caparica from central Lisbon, with equipment, transfers, and a focused 2-hour lesson in English.

“While the actual surfing and instructor was fine, we found the company to be a little disorganized. Because traffic has been so heavy lately on the bridge they asked us to take the ferry over where drivers would be waiting to pick us up. Okay. But when we arrived the driver was not waiting and we spent 5 minutes trying to figure out if we were just supposed to wait or if there was some place we should go. Eventually the driver showed up but said that they needed 2 drivers for all of the students but they only had 1 so we had to wait another 5 minutes for…”

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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach - Price and value: $34 for a 3-hour intro that actually teaches
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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

Peniche:Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level - Equipment and Safety: The $41 Includes the Stuff You’d Otherwise Have to Figure Out
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Peniche:Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level

Lisbon Surf Guide - Surf class & Pick Up - The drive to the right waves near Lisbon
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Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

8.Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Small-group surf lesson in Lisbon with Inês, van pickup, full gear and safety, and 1.5 hours riding waves near Cascais.

“Such an amazing morning in Portugal! Highlight of our trip so far. Everyone was able to catch some waves. So stoked! We will be back! obrigado!!”

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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor - surf lessons with transfer - Getting to Praia do Castelo: The Toyota Proace Transfer in Real Life
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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

9.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

3-hour Lisbon surf lesson with transfer to Praia do Castelo, small groups, full gear, instructor coaching, and in-water photo coverage.

“Everything was perfect, and I would recommend it to everyone. The instructors speak English perfectly, and they are very calm and helpful. There was also a photographer, and you can buy photos after surfing – I recommend that as well; the photos are great for memories. The transport from Lisbon and back was very comfortable. Thanks, and see you next time!”

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Lisbon: Capafórnia Surf Experience - The real start: meeting up and getting your surf kit on
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Lisbon: Capafórnia Surf Experience

10.Capafórnia Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $35

Learn to surf at Costa da Caparica near Lisbon, with board and wetsuit included. 90 minutes of coached practice for $35.

“A group of 8 of us had a brilliant first lesson. Most of us were complete beginners and the wonderful instructors taught us the basics, how to stay safe and helped us practice over the course of 2 hours. Will be back!”

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Surfing lessons at Ericeira World Surf Recognized - Rui and the max-6 teaching style that makes you progress
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Surfing lessons at Ericeira World Surf Recognized

11.Surfing lessons at Ericeira World Surf Recognized

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $63

Beginner to intermediate surf lesson in Ericeira World Surf Reserve with coach Rui, small groups up to 6, equipment, safety, 2-2.5 hours.

“Great coaching, great place, great day! I would definitely recommend Sea Krew to anyone. They take you to the most amazing places, taking your level of experience and the weather into account. It was one of the most fun things that we have done in our lives.”

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Lisbon: Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons - Carcavelos or Caparica, How the Day Trip Gets Chosen
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Lisbon: Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons

12.Guided Surfing Tour & Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $70

Small-group surf lessons in Lisbon with pickup, coaching, and equipment at Carcavelos or Caparica, with a 2-hour session.

“The surfing was very good with decent waves and the surfing school team were excellent. However transportation from Lisbon was not available on the day so we organised our own taxi which wasn’t a problem.”

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Lisbon: Come try our Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica - The Lesson Flow: What Happens During the 1.5 Hours in the Water
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Lisbon: Come try our Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

13.Come try our Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Learn to surf in Costa da Caparica near Lisbon with certified instructors. 2 hours, board and wetsuit included, small-group options.

“The experience was great. Bruno, our instructor was really amazing. Thanks to Tiago who arranged a last minute booking for us and we had the best time. Couldn’t be happier than this. Thanks for everything.”

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Aulas de Surf/Surf Lesson - Lisboa - How the 2-Hour Session Flows (Theory, Warm-Up, Surf, Stretch)
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Aulas de Surf/Surf Lesson – Lisboa

14.Aulas de Surf/Surf Lesson – Lisboa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $68

2-hour surf lesson on Lisbon’s Cascais beaches with certified coaches, all gear, pickup from Hard Rock Cafe, and accident insurance for $68.

“It was amazing! The guide was a very nice man who helped us every step of the way. I was with a girlfriend, and we are both beginners. That was no problem. You could see that all the students of the surf school liked the instructor. Super experience. Would definitely recommend it!”

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