Portimao · SURF LESSONS AT PRAIA DA ROCHA
7 trips on this coast
Praia da Rocha sits under the ochre stacks and catches a friendly beginner wave most mornings. Below are the best surf lessons on this stretch, group sizes, whether board and wetsuit are included, how long you get in the water, and which suit first-timers versus improvers.
A 2-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson in Alentejo at Praia do Malhão, with wetsuit and board included, snorkel time, and small-group coaching.
“My husband and I took a 5 day course. We had a really great time. Teachers are very nice, supportive and professional and our progress was super well followed up. I really learnt a lot in a wonderful environment thank you!! We will come back”
Algarve surf lessons near Portimão. Learn on Atlantic waves at Bordeira Beach with Duarte, suit/board included, pickup option.
“Truly an excellent surf lesson experience. Thanks to Duarte's coaching, we were able to successfully surf early in our lesson! Loved the focus on making sure we had the technique to continue to improve in surfing beyond this lesson. The beach was stunning, and transportation quite convenient. Couldn't recommend enough.”
Two-hour surf lesson at Galé Beach near Albufeira with wetsuit and board included, small groups up to 12, coaching for all levels.
“Clear and friendly instruction. Plenty of time in the water. Suitable for absolute beginners. The small waves were the only thing holding is back!”
Learn to surf at Praia da Rocha in Portugal’s Algarve with a small-group lesson, safety coaching, and 90 minutes on the waves.
“My husband and 2 daughters had today an amazing first-time surf experience! Dinis was a top-instructor who explained everything really well and who put a lot of effort in teaching them their first moves on the waves! According to them,they could not have had a better instructor than him! Big thanks to Dinis and we would highly recommend this activity!”
2-hour surf lesson in Albufeira with English instructors, small groups (max 16), beginner-friendly, from $39.65.
“Wonderful time and great instruction. Good with children and adults. Would very much recommend to others looking to surf on vacation”
Private Algarve surf lesson in Portimão with coach Duarte or Alex: pickup, equipment, safety-first coaching for about 6 hours.
“Duarte is a phenomenal coach who is passionate about all things surfing. He is totally engaged in everything he is saying, teaching and showing. In one day my wife and I went from basically 0 surf experience to riding dozens of waves, with a litRead more”
Private 90-minute surf lesson at Praia da Rocha in Portimão with all gear, insurance, English coaching, and a safety-first plan.
“Very friendly instructors! Great one to one class for kids. We would definitely recommend the experience :)”
