Top Northern Portugal Surfing Lessons

Get your surf on when you book this group lesson that takes place on the northern beaches of Porto. After pickup in central Porto, join your small group and guide on the beach for a lesson tailored to your skill level. Enjoy uncrowded waves and stunning coastal views while receiving personalized tips to enhance your skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned surfers.

Learn to surf in a scenic location on your Porto vacation, and head to Praia de Matosinhos, where soft sand and professional surfers await you. Bookable for a private group, the surf lesson is run by a well-established local operator, who limits groups to just eight people to ensure personal attention in the water.

This outdoor activity is intended for 1 or 2 people maximum, in this way the learning will be individualized and with a success rate of 100%.

Try a new sport or hone your skills with this small-group surfing lesson from Porto. Visit surf spots near town tailored to your group's level and free from crowds. Learn basic techniques and catch some waves while your instructor watches. Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers from central Porto for a seamless experience.

We are a small and passionate surf school. We offer surf lessons in small groups on the beautiful beach of Azurara 20km from Porto. Enjoy authentic Portuguese surroundings away from the hustle and crowded beaches of the city. Azurara is a wide and empty beach with many opportunities to have your own surfing spot. Here you focus purely on your lesson. Enjoy this athmosphere with authentic and professional surf trainers. Our services include a pick up service from Porto as well as a surfing board, a wetsuit and an insurance.

Begin each session with a personalized beach briefing, covering ocean awareness, safety, and technical fundamentals. Practice paddling and pop-up techniques on the sand before entering the water, where your certified instructor provides continuous, hands-on guidance. Each session is tailored to your level, goals, and ocean confidence. Combined with high-quality equipment and expert training, this is more than just a lesson — it’s a professional surfing experience designed to help you progress, build confidence, and truly enjoy the waves. To make the most of your time in the water, you’ll also benefit from 30 minutes of free equipment rental after your lesson. Join this experience and transform your stay in Porto into an unforgettable surfing adventure.

Join our friendly community and learn to Windsurf with the best conditions and adequate equipment for your level. Flat water and easy place to learn. Enjoy Porto views from a different perspective!

Our school, Onda Pura, was established in 1994 and is one of the first surf schools to be implemented in Portugal. We are located in Praia de Matosinhos, considered one of the best beaches in the country with perfect conditions for surfing. Our partnerships like Deeply and WSL (World Surf League) guarantee our veracity. At Onda Pura we have the right space, all the material necessary to practice surfing and an excellent team of professionals trained and certified by the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation). We are waiting for you!

We will start with a sand surf briefing, warm up, teach Stand-up, all safety rules and surf etiquette. Then we move on to the real waves. These surf lessons are designed for beginner and intermediate levels and our team will always be close to you, ensuring your safety and improving your skills. We can look for another surf spot depending on the surf conditions.

With an area of 10 km long, Maceda beach offers several surfing spots and thus allows you to surf in the best conditions. Maceda has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still uncrowded by tourists. ‍ This place will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the raw power of the ocean in a peaceful environment.