Group Surf Lessons
Have fun, ride waves, and learn to surf with a group of cool people
Join our group surf lessons in Lagos for a memorable way to ride the waves. Offered year-round, these sessions welcome beginners and intermediate surfers who want to learn under experienced instructors. Come with friends or solo, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
We usually start at 8:30 AM at our surf shop in the old town of Lagos and wrap up around 3:30 or 4:00 PM, based on the day’s conditions. Our team selects beaches with the best waves, so you can improve your technique while exploring Portugal’s stunning coastline.
Meet new surfers, build your skills, and discover the magic of surfing in the Algarve.
Additional Details
What is included in Group Surf Lessons?
Surfboard, wetsuit & transport to and from the beach included (Departing from Jah Shaka Surf Shop)
What shall I bring?
Good vibes
When does it run?
Surf Lessons are available all year round except on 25th of December and 1rst of January.
Group surf lesson prices vary depending on the season:
• Summer Season (May – October): Peak rates apply due to higher demand.
• Low Season (November – April): Enjoy lower rates with fewer crowds.
The correct price will be displayed during checkout based on your selected date.
How many people are in a group surf lesson?
A maximum of 8 surfers per instructor. Groups are intentionally smaller than the legal Portuguese limit so each surfer gets real feedback during the session.
What is the minimum age for group surf lessons?
Adult group lessons are open from age 16 with no upper limit. Surfers aged 8 to 15 join our dedicated Kids Surf Lessons. If you are booking a mixed group with kids, mention it at booking and we will match the right session.
Group versus private, which should I pick?
Group lessons are ideal if you are a beginner or improver who enjoys learning alongside others, and the price is lower. Private lessons are best if you want 1-to-1 feedback, are working on a specific technique, or want to progress fastest. Both run on the same beaches with the same partner-school instructors.
What if my level is different from the rest of the group?
Tell us your level when you book. Partner schools split groups by ability when needed, so beginners are not held back by improvers and vice versa. If the group composition is not right on the day, the instructor rotates attention to balance time across levels.
How long is a group surf lesson?
Roughly 2 to 3 hours from meet-up to drop-off, including the warm-up and beach briefing. Water time is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours per session. We usually meet at 8:30 am at the shop and are back by early afternoon.
What does the group surf lesson price include?
Surfboard (soft-top foam board for beginners), wetsuit, rash vest, van transfer from our Old Town shop to the beach and back, and your certified partner-school instructor. You also get 10% off shop products while you are with us (excludes selected technical products, and does not apply to lessons, rentals or other activities). Multi-day packages reduce the per-day cost: 5 days runs €250 in low season (Nov to Jun) and €300 in high season (Jul to Oct).
Are other activities available?
In addition to this activity, we offer a large variety of other activities in Lagos and the Algarve. Check out our Activities page.
Booking
Ready to go? Pick your option below and book your spot online.
Lessons run in English by default. Pick another language and we ask the partner school for a coach who speaks it, then confirm by email.
A typical group surf lesson day
Group lessons follow a steady rhythm so first-timers and improvers both leave with real progress.
8:00 to 8:30 am, meet at the shop
Drop into the Old Town shop, grab your wetsuit and board, jump in the van with the partner-school instructor. The beach is chosen the evening before from the morning forecast.
8:45 to 10:00 am, warm-up plus theory
Land-based stretch and pop-up practice on dry sand. Quick safety briefing covering rip currents, paddling lanes, and how to fall safely.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm, water time
1.5 to 2 hours of guided coaching in the line-up. Max 8 surfers per instructor means real feedback after every wave.
12:00 to 1:30 pm, wrap-up
Photos if conditions allowed, debrief on what went well, suggestions for what to work on next session. Van ride back to the shop.
More activities
From surf lessons and SUP to boat trips and jeep adventures: explore everything Lagos has to offer and make the most out of your time in the Algarve with Jah Shaka Surf Shop.
Good to know before you book
Where we meet, the best months to go, and how a booking with Jah Shaka works.
Where do we meet?
Where you meet us depends on the activity.
- Boat tours (catamaran, dolphin watching, fishing) depart from Marina de Lagos
- Kayak tours of Ponta da Piedade meet at Praia da Batata
- Surf lessons and surf guiding meet at Meia Praia or Porto de Mós
- E-bike, e-dirtbike and walking tours start at the shop, Rua Candido dos Reis 112
- Coasteering, mountain biking and west coast hikes meet at the trailhead
When is the best time for Group Surf Lessons?
Water activities in Lagos run from April to October, with the calmest Atlantic and the least wind in May and September. The sea sits around 20 to 23 °C through summer and is at its warmest in September, after the long summer. In July and August the wind usually picks up after lunch, so a morning slot is the calmer option.
How booking works
Pick your date, then pay securely with Stripe at checkout. We then confirm your place with the operator. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Once we have the booking confirmed with the operator, we email you everything you need for the day. Meeting points move now and then, so the email is always the version to trust.
Booked through the shop, run by locals
We are a booking hub, not the operator: every activity is run by a certified local partner, and we tell you who you are meeting and where before you go. One message reaches a real person here for the whole trip, whether that is an activity, a surf lesson or a board rental for the days in between.
Booking with us also unlocks 10% off products in the shop that week. Retail products only: it excludes selected technical products, and does not apply to lessons, rentals or other activities.
Updated September 2026
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