Surf Lesson Costa da Caparica: Learn with Certified Instructors
Two hours on Fonte da Telha beach, from sand theory to riding waves
A two-hour surf lesson at Fonte da Telha beach in Costa da Caparica teaches you safety and technique on sand before taking you into the water, with a certified instructor, wetsuit, board and insurance included. The class is personalized to your level and age, starting with a warm-up and ground instruction, then moving to the waves. All equipment is provided.
The experience
The lesson starts at the school on Fonte da Telha beach, where you'll get fitted with a surfboard and wetsuit. The first part of the class happens on sand: a warm-up, then instruction on safety rules and the mechanics of surfing. This ground work means when you enter the water, you're already carrying the technique instead of learning it in the waves.
Once in the water, you'll practice what you learned, with your instructor in the water with you. The class runs two hours total. Certified trainers adapt the lesson to your level and age. The school takes children from five years old and works with beginners through more experienced surfers. You bring nothing but yourself. The school provides the board, suit and insurance.
Fonte da Telha is on the Costa da Caparica coast south of Lisbon, reachable by public transport. The beach itself is the classroom: the waves are consistent enough for learning, and the natural setting is part of what makes the experience work.
What’s included
- Surfboard and wetsuit.
- insurance.
- certified instructor.
- storage space for your belongings.
Information
Lasts 2h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 40 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Operated by Tiki Surf Academy Lisbon & Caparica
Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit into a day exploring Lisbon or the coast, but long enough to move from theory to actual wave time. If you want a full-day beach day, this leaves the afternoon free. If you're testing whether surfing is for you before committing to a longer course, the length is built for that.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What's the water like at Fonte da Telha beach when I'm learning?
Fonte da Telha has waves suitable for surfing and learning, with a beach setup that lets you move between sand instruction and water practice in the same session. The conditions are consistent enough that the school has built the lesson around them.
Do I need to bring my own wetsuit and board?
No. The school provides the surfboard, wetsuit and insurance as part of the lesson. You just need to arrive ready to learn.
Can my five-year-old join me?
Yes. The school welcomes children from age five and personalizes instruction for all ages, so a young learner gets a lesson built for their level and size.
What happens if I've never surfed before?
The two-hour class is designed for all levels, including complete beginners. The instructor teaches safety and technique on the sand first, so you're not trying to learn the basics while fighting the water.
Surf Lesson Costa da Caparica: Learn with Certified Instructors
2h · EN · ES · PT
from € 40 per person
≈ US$ 46 in your currency