Surf Lessons in Porto da Cruz near Santana, Madeira

Take a surfing lesson (or 5) on the coast of Madeira, work on your skills and techniques, and work towards becoming an independent surfer! You won't regret it.

Surf course: 3 to 5 lessons I 2-3 Days

3 options available from €60

Book your activity

From€225
4-7 days
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

Take 3 to 5 surf lessons on the coast of Madeira to learn and improve your surfing skills! Each lesson will last 2 hours and each instructor will have a maximum of 4 students per class. Your instructor will adapt the number of students depending on the size of the class. The surf spots might change, but you could surf in Alagoa, Maiata, Machico, or Seixal Beach.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructors

- Equipment distribution

- Safety briefing

- Surf lesson with:

  • Safety check - Learn techniques to keep you safe in the ocean
  • Knowledge - Learn how to read the ocean to consider all factors when surfing
  • Warmup - Get ready to dive in!
  • Wave riding - Spend the rest of the session practicing what you've learned in the water

- Debriefing with photo and lesson report

- Equipment return and end of activity

- Return for your next 2 to 4 classes

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Calhau surf school has its own facilities with changing room. Located on the beach, with fresh water shower in the end of the session.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Calhau Surf School: 25 Rua da praia, Sítio das Casas Próximas, 9225-050 Porto da Cruz
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, French
Included
  • Board and wetsuit
  • Insurance
  • Photo analysis of the surf session
  • Expert instructor
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimming costume/shorts
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen