Private Surf Lesson for Two in Matosinhos Beach

Ride waves with an instructor at your side the whole time.

A 90-minute private surf lesson for two on Matosinhos Beach in Porto, taught by a certified instructor who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. You get a surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and access to the school's facilities; the instructor stays in the water with you to guide technique and timing.

The Experience

Ninety minutes is enough to move from the sand into the waves and feel what it takes to stand on a board. You'll work with one certified instructor the whole time—not rotating through a group class, but someone focused on your two. The lesson happens on Matosinhos Beach, a sandy stretch with waves that work for beginners and stronger surfers alike. You choose your language: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

The school provides everything you need—surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and access to the facilities. You don't bring your own gear or figure out what fits; it's all there. The instructor meets you at the beach and spends the session in the water, showing you how to paddle, how to read the wave, and how to shift your weight when the board catches it. The bay's sandy bottom and consistent swell are what make Matosinhos work for people who've never surfed before.

Children from age 8 can join if an adult is in the lesson with them. Public transportation runs near the beach, so you don't need a car to get there. The whole thing—instruction, gear, insurance—is arranged before you arrive.

What’s included

• Surfboard and wetsuit.
• insurance.
• access to the school's facilities.
• 90-minute instruction with a certified guide in your choice of language.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Surfaventura

Is this one for you?The lesson starts at Matosinhos Beach with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car or a driver to get there—book the time that fits your day and the language your instructor speaks.

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Top questions

What's included in the surf lesson?

The lesson includes a surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and access to Surfaventura's facilities. Your certified instructor is with you the whole 90 minutes.

Can I choose what language my instructor speaks?

Yes. The school has instructors who teach in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, so you pick the one you need when you book.

What are the waves like on Matosinhos Beach?

Matosinhos has sandy waves that work for all levels—the beach and bay bottom make it a good place to learn, and stronger surfers find enough swell to progress.

Can my child come along?

Children from age 8 can join the lesson if an adult is in the water with them during the 90 minutes.

How do I get to the beach if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near Matosinhos Beach, so you can reach it without driving.