Small Group Surf Coaching in Porto with photos

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Porto, Portugal

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Receive photos from your lesson to share with friends
Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time
All surfing equipment and sports insurance is included
A small group means more attention from your instructor

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of all Surfing equipment
Private transportation
Sports insurance
Photos of your experience

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Picking-up / dropping guests from their accommodations is also available, out of defined area under request. Please get in touch for more info.

Meeting point

Pr. Cid. Salvador
4100 Porto, Portugal
You'll find me in a VW silver mini bus at the big roundabout, right next to the bus stop in front of the beach.

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
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended to anyone without basic swimming skils
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 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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Featured review

Katerina_D

It was such a great experience! We all had different experience levels and Jon was so helpful!! We definitely went over 3 hours but he was so encouraging and wanted us all to get better. Whether you’re looking to improve your surfing like we were, or you’re a beginner just trying it out, you won’t regret signing up for this!!

Reviews

4.8

based on 28 reviews

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My experience was that...

mariana_b, May 2025

My experience was that the instructor was unprepared and chaotic. I would sugguest having 2 instructors for the amount of people in the group.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello Mariana, Thank you for sharing your opinion. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't live up to your expectations. We strive to provide well-organized, engaging sessions. However, when we depend on variable conditions that can change at any time, it can be quite tricky. Adapting quickly to circumstances isn't always easy, but everything usually works out in the end, as it did for you! But not everyone understands, and we have to accept that. In any case, thank you for your suggestions. They are valuable contributions that we will take seriously in order to continue improving our classes. We hope to see you again next time. Best regards, João

It was such a great...

Katerina_D, Apr 2025

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for such a nice review Kat ;) Your great attitude made me have a good time with you too! I hope to see you all again soon! Cheers✌🏾

Surf lesson

Yolande_C, Sep 2024

Booked this for my first ever surfing experience and was not sure what to expect, and it was amazing! You get lots of time and helpful advice to pick up the skills and catch some waves. Highly recommend and would love to come again.

Excellent, fun and educational experience.

Ofer_A, May 2024

Juan is an excellent teacher, very personal and all and all very nice guy. My daughter and I were both beginners and we feel like we know more than enough to continue surf with confidence.

Amazing Experience

Genie_E, Apr 2024

My friends and I had an incredible time surfing! The instructors were very patient with us as we were all first timers, and provided everything from wetsuits to surfboards. Highly recommend!

Great surf time in Porto!

Michael_S, Feb 2024

Fantastic surfing adventure with knowledgable and charming instructor. Had great times and also included surf videos of myself. The surfing class lasted 30 minutes beyond what was advertised. I couldn't be happier!

highly recommend

isabella_r, Apr 2023

My friend and I decided to go surfing on our short trip in Porto, one of the best decisions! I highly recommend, our instructors were great and we had an amazing time!

Best experience ever

Aleksandra_S, Feb 2023

It was the greatest experience I've ever had. Surfing for the first time was unknown territory for us, but having João as our guide made all the difference. I highly recommend trying surfing with João when you're in Porto. Just trust me, you won't regret it.

Great experience

Walid_E, Oct 2022

Joao was a great teacher from on the sand to continued follow up through the lesson. I went to missing every wave to catching nearly every wave at the end. If I was still in Portugal I would book more lessons.

Awesome Surflesson

Stina_Lena, Aug 2020

We had a really good time with Joao! Good communication, he picked us up and drove to a really nice beach with good conditions for beginners. He is an awesome teacher and we recommend it 100% 👏🏼