Surf Lessons in Portugal: Lagos (Algarve) & Matosinhos (Porto)

Catch your first waves or take your surfing further

Looking for beginner surf lessons in Portugal? You’ve just found the right wave.
At Salty Wave Surf School, we make surfing simple, safe and unforgettable — with schools in Lagos (Algarve) and Porto (Matosinhos Beach).

Learn step by step with certified instructors in small groups, on beautiful beaches, and with all equipment included.

Two Locations, Same Salty Vibes

Lagos - Algarve

Matosinhos Beach - Porto

Why Choose Salty Wave Surf School?

What Our Students Say

    
 
 
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   Tanja Gutperle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great surf instructor we had a perfect morning and we did learn a lot. Much fun and perfect lesson
  
 
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   carole ri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons participé à une matinée surf avec Arthur. Tout est vraiment très bien organisé, le pick up a notre hôtel, le spot de surf parfait a l'écart de la foule avec les vagues à volonté! Les équipements fournies sont propres. Arthur est un très bon professeur avec de tres bonnes explications et tout en anglais, un accompagnement tout le long de la séance. Je recommande les yeux fermés !
Communication facile via WhatsApp
  
 
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   Thorsten Olscha 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice surf school.
  
 
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   David Oskarsson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surfed with them for two days, both days with Arthur, on two different beaches. Arthur was great. Communication and pick up was flawless. The safety and security session before we got in the water was really thorough but all info was useful when we got in the water. There was a routine and process to everything which felt reassuring the second day when I recognized the steps.
  
 
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   Stefanie Jäger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. awesome surf crew! if you want to learn how to surf, you've found the right surf school :)
  
 
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   Ali Sinmaz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Passionate and dedicated trainers who take your safety seriously to make the best out of your surfing experience.
Special thanks to Marcos for taking us to the great scenic spots and giving us good pointers to feel more confident on the board. He also has a great playlist during the rides:)
  
 
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   Larissa S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best time with Rodrigo! He knew the best surfs spot and was a great teacher with a lot experience and patience! In these three days we improved massively! We totally recommend his surf school and we would definitely come back! :)

Update:
As I can’t leave another review, I just want to share that I came back this summer and was once again impressed. The surf instructors are incredibly welcoming and even remembered the challenges I had last time. The daily pick-up, rides to the best beaches depending on conditions, and full equipment included for such a fair price make this surf school outstanding. I can highly recommend it—and I’ll definitely be back again!