Surf Lesson

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Cascais, Portugal

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to surf with confidence on one of Portugal’s most popular beaches during this beginner-friendly lesson at Carcavelos. Practice essential techniques on the sand before heading into the waves with personalized instruction tailored to your ability. Expert coaching helps you build skills quickly while enjoying one of the country's best surf spots.

Learn to surf with confidence, whether you're a beginner or building your skills
Master the basics with expert instruction on gear and stand-up techniques
Maximize your day with a short lesson that leaves time for other plans
Meet your instructor easily at a convenient location on Carcavelos Beach

What's Included

Surf lesson with professional surf instructor

Lunch
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

MMGF+M5 Carcavelos
MMGF+M5C Carcavelos, Portugal
Lisbon Surfaris Beach Shack is located directly at Carcavelos Beach, right next to Bar o Moinho

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No Health restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 99 reviews

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Great first time experience!

Pamela_A, Aug 2025

We loved our experience! We are first timers :) A couple of thoughts… Be prepared to carry your surfboard a mile down the boardwalk, just in case, because you go where the waves are. Also keep in mind that the waves are seasonal dependent and you may end up with very small waves but the instructors still work with it. We loved learning with Felipe and Marco- they are very patient and encouraging- and we had so much fun rocking our 6 inch waves! Highly recommend you bring someone else to take pictures and videos!

Fun but room for improvement

Charlotte_T, Jun 2022

Thiago was helpful and nice and took us through the basics and provided tips on improvement Facilities used to change in / bathrooms were small and very dirty Valuables not locked away but on a shelf by the door Supposed to be a 2h (approx) experience which we assumed might be +/- 10 minutes in the end but the lesson was only 1.5h - the waves were relatively flat but if i had known the lesson would be 30 mins shorter than expected i would have booked another school

Great surfing experience

karen_f, Jun 2021

i had a amazing first surf lesson! thiago is a great teacher made it so easy to learn and took my fear from the waves will definitely come again thankyou so much for the great time surfing. see u soon. regards karen

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thanks Karen. It was nice to have you around :)

Genial! Komme wieder!

Hanna_L, Sep 2021

Hammer! Ich als totaler Beginner hatte unfassbar viel Spaß! Dank meinem wundervollen Surflehrer und ganz kleinen Gruppen habe ich sogar mehr auf dem Brett gestanden als Wasser geschluckt. Weil die Gruppen so klein waren haben alle ganz individuelle Tipps bekommen und die Stimmung war natürlich auch Bombe. Komme nächstes Jahr auf jeden Fall wieder und mache mehr als nur 2h mit! Danke und bis bald!