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The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular surf lessons tours in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a 90-minute small-group lesson, including wetsuit and board, plus hands-on coaching and safety tips.
Most Popular“Very nice activity, beginner friendly. I highly recommend as it is a nice way to discover the sea side while having fun. Toilets/water point would have been nice but there are many restaurants around so it is ok.”
Porto surf lesson with pickup, gear, and small-group coaching. Learn paddling and popping up, then ride Portuguese waves for 3.5 hours.
“Was absolutely perfect. Everything was explained to us, and took care of everything. Will def come again!”
Tour Portugal’s Matosinhos sardine-canning tradition at Conservas Pinhais. Wrap a tin, taste preserves, and learn the real process.
“I love this tour! It’s quote underrated. There were four people in my group on a Friday afternoon and we learned to wrap the sardine can, understand the history of the company and the process of making canned sardines. They source mostly from Portugal and Spain (for spices) and I can tell they are very…”
Beginner surf class in Porto's Matosinhos beach for small groups (max 8). Certified coaching, sanitized gear, wetsuits included.
“Everyone at Fish is exceptionally friendly and professional. My boys (4 and 8) and I had a wonderful time. Everyone was able to stand up on their surf board before the end of our lesson. We loved our instructor Diogo. He was an excellent teacher, patient and kind. We will definitely book again. Highly recommend…”
Porto surf lesson in Matosinhos: 1.5 hours, small groups, wetsuit and board included, coaching for all levels and multiple languages.
“even though i was the only customer they didnt cancel the event. They got one more from another school so we were only two and got very much attention from our teacher, which was very nice and giving much feedback where to work on”
Beginner to intermediate surf lesson in Matosinhos from Porto with round-trip transport, small groups of five, and surf gear included.
“Great weather. Great instructor. Just two hours of fun - surf's up 🏄♂️ We were five guys and paired with two Auzzies.”
Porto surf lesson with transportation, small groups, wetsuits included, and coaching from certified instructor at Praia de Azurara.
“It was very fun and learning. The guide was very helpful and interested in learning the group. If you are thinking about goi surfing in Porto, then do it with this guide, you will not regret. We even did it twice because it was so good and fun.🤩🏄🏼♀️”
Porto surf lesson with transfer, wetsuit and board included. Small groups, English coaching for all levels, about 3.5 hours.
“Super nette gut gelaunte Surflehrer mit superviel Geduld! Schöner Strand, gute Wellen für Anfänger bestens geeignet. Hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht und wir würden wieder kommen.”
Porto surf lesson at Matosinhos: federation-accredited coaching, surf board, and showers. 90 minutes, English, great value.
“Super friendly staff.”
A small-group Porto surf lesson with transfers and gear included, taught in English with personal coaching on northern beaches.
“Very good surfing school. Went for the first time and had an amazing time. Was a great experience, Thanks Igor, you did an amazing job.”
Private 90-minute surf lesson at Matosinhos Beach in Porto. Learn stand-up, paddling, and safety with Fish Surf School in English.
“Good instructor and nice staff. Shop is little hard to find, due it’s hidden behind the corner 😊 Weather conditions could have been better, but that is something what you can choose”
Porto beginner surf lesson with small groups, wetsuits and boards provided. Beach practice then ocean coaching for about two hours.
“It was honestly one of the best experiences I could have asked for during my time in Porto, and one of the most fun I’ve ever had traveling overseas. HUGE shoutout to Kaiki for working with me to make sure I was able to surf well, and Nunu for being so friendly and welcoming! You…”
Small group surf coaching in Porto with up to 5 people, included gear and insurance, beginner-friendly coaching, and lesson photos.
“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.”
A 1.5-hour small-group surf lesson at Matosinhos Beach with certified coaches, plus surfboard and wetsuit included for $35.
“Es hat so unglaublich viel Spaß gemacht! Die Surflehrer waren alle super nett :)”
Small group surf lesson in Porto with pickup and pro coaching, full gear included, and a calm nearby beach made for beginners.
“I had a really great time, Armando is a guide, a photographer and a great surf teacher. I really like the fact that we were a small group, he can really focus on what you need to improve and you catch more waves! 🌊 This is the good place to be if you want to…”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
