Surf Lessons in Lagos

Group and kids surf lessons start at €60 per day in low season (Nov–Jun) and €70 in high season (Jul–Oct). Private 1-to-1 lessons start at €170 for one person. Multi-day packages bring the per-day cost down, five days of group or kids lessons run €250 in low season and €300 in high season. Every price includes the surfboard, wetsuit, and beach transport.

Yes, most of the surf lessons we book are designed for first-timers. Sessions start on dry sand with a safety briefing, paddling technique, and pop-up practice before you get in the water. Most first-timers ride a wave in the whitewater during their first session. If you have surfed before, tell us your level when you book and we will match you with the right session at the right partner school.

Every surf lesson includes the surfboard (soft-top foam board for beginners), wetsuit, rash vest, beach transport from our Old Town shop, and your partner-school instructor. You also receive a 10% discount on any products in our surf shop while you are with us (excludes selected technical products, and does not apply to lessons, rentals or other activities).

Group and private surf lessons last roughly 2–3 hours total, with about 1.5–2 hours of water time after the warm-up and beach briefing. Kids surf lessons run for about 2 hours. We typically meet at the shop in the morning and are back by early afternoon.

Yes. We partner with local surf schools whose instructors hold the qualifications required to teach surfing commercially in Portugal. All children’s instructors also hold lifeguard training and follow ISA safety rules. Lessons are available in English, Portuguese, German, French and Spanish, please mention your language preference when you book.

We pick the beach the evening before based on the forecast and your group’s level. Beginners typically surf at Meia Praia, a sheltered south-coast bay about 5 minutes from Lagos with consistent small waves and no rip currents. Intermediate surfers may head to Porto de Mós (about 10 minutes). More advanced groups head to the west coast, Arrifana or Amoreira (around 30–40 minutes). We confirm the meeting point the night before.

Yes. Group and private lessons include a van transfer from our shop at Rua Cândido dos Reis 112 in Old Town Lagos to the beach and back, you do not need a hire car. Kids surf lessons depart from Climb & Surf Camp Quinta Formosinho.

Surf lessons are open from age 6. Children under 16 join our dedicated Kids Surf Lessons, which run with a maximum of 4 children per instructor, all lifeguard-trained and following ISA safety rules. Adults join the group or private lessons (no upper age limit).

Yes, you must be a competent swimmer to join any surf lesson. Kids surf lessons are always guided by an instructor with lifeguard training for extra safety in the water.

A maximum of 8 surfers per instructor in adult group lessons. Kids groups cap at 4 children per instructor. Groups are intentionally kept smaller than the legal maximum so each surfer gets real feedback during the session.

Yes. Private surf lessons run 1-to-1 (or 1-to-2) with your own instructor and last about 2 hours. They are the fastest way to progress, whether you are a first-timer who wants personal attention or an improving surfer working on a specific technique. Private lessons start at €170.

Bring a towel, swimwear to wear under the wetsuit, sunscreen, and water. We provide the surfboard, wetsuit, and rash vest. No prior experience or equipment is needed.

Yes. Lessons are in English by default, and are also available in Portuguese, German, French and Spanish. Mention your language preference when you book and we will match you with the right partner-school instructor.

We monitor conditions every evening and shift to the best available beach for your level. If conditions are genuinely unsafe for surfing, we will reschedule your lesson or refund the lesson fee.

Yes, surfboard and wetsuit rentals are available from the shop for surfers who want to practice on their own. See our Rentals page for daily and multi-day rates.

Beyond surf lessons we book 30+ activities in and around Lagos, mountain biking, boat tours, stand-up paddleboarding, horse riding, kayaking, coasteering and more. Browse them on the Activities page.

Pick-up from the shop is usually around 9:00, but the exact time shifts with the tide and the surf school running your session, so we confirm it the evening before along with the beach. Lessons last 2–3 hours in total and you are back in Lagos by early afternoon. Kids lessons depart from Climb & Surf Camp Quinta Formosinho rather than the shop.

Book at least one day ahead, and earlier in July and August when lessons fill up. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received, not when you send the request, so booking early is what secures the date.

You can book and pay online through this website, or we can send you a secure payment link by email. If you prefer, you can also pay in cash at the shop on Rua Cândido dos Reis 112, please let us know first so we can hold the spot while you come by.

Yes, with at least 24 hours notice, just reply to your booking email or message us on WhatsApp and we will move or refund it. Inside 24 hours we cannot refund, because the surf school has already held places for your group. If we cancel for any reason, including unsafe conditions, you get a full refund, which reaches you in about five working days.