Funchal · SURF LESSONS
The good surf lessons tours here fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ once you read past the headline.
Half-day surf lesson on Madeira’s Atlantic coast, with gear and transport, taught by pros at Porto da Cruz and Machico.
“The guys were great, they gave us the basics of surfing and by the end of the lesson we were all able to stand on the board. It was my first time surfing, so I was a bit scared, but I never felt in danger. After this experience, I want to continue taking surfing lessons. Highly recommended!”
Learn to surf in Madeira with a max 5-person class, 2 hours in the water, top equipment, and a federation-certified team. 3 hours total.
“Jonathan was a great instructor. He provided a great insight before going and explained it very well. In the water him and Milton were really patient and pointed out how do to better. All in all a great experience!”
Learn to surf on Madeira’s north coast with small waves, included wetsuit and board, and hands-on coaching in English for beginners.
“Very thankful for our instructor for providing first time surfers support and guidance. Waves were big but overall experience was amazing! Highly recommend!”
Two-hour small-group Madeira surf lesson. Board, wetsuit, leash and insurance included, coached in English for all levels.
“Great experience! You’ll be catching waves on your first lesson. Highly recommend for beginners like me.”
Madeira beginner surf lesson in Porto da Cruz at Praia da Alagoa. Certified coaching, small groups, black-sand beaches, 2 hours with gear.
“Die Aktivität war okay. Leider wurde in der früh die Entscheidung getroffen, vom Strand mit Wellen zum Strand ohne Wellen zu wechseln. Als Begründung wurde die starke Strömung angeführt. Jedoch war hier der Hintergrund, dass es durch die Strömung wohl zu anstrengend gewesen wäre, den Unterricht durchzuführen. Lebensgefährdende Gründe wurden nicht angeführt. Surfen ohne Wellen macht nunmal keinen Spaß.”
4-hour surf lesson in Madeira with pickup in Funchal, small groups, multilingual instructors, and 1.5 to 2 hours on Atlantic waves.
“My 2 children and I had the time of our lives. All 3 guides in the water with us were so helpful and encouraging. We all managed to stand with their help and guidance and they all seemed so genuine and invested in our enjoyment and success. I couldn't recommend this activity highly enough.”
1.5-hour Madeira surf lesson for all levels. Gear and insurance included, coached at Seixal or São Vicente for uncrowded waves.
“Die Wellen hätten besser sein können, aber dafür kann ja niemand was.”
Half-day Madeira bodyboarding with pickup, coaching in English, German or Portuguese, gear included, and beach choice for waves and wind.
“REALLY RECOMMEND!!! Monica was a dream, she tracked the weather to find the right beach spot on the island, drove us there and back and she spent all the time in the water teaching us how to catch the waves - we had such a happy day.”
Learn the Madeira E-foil in Calheta for 1 hour. Full equipment included, small group coaching, and remote-controlled electric hydrofoil fun.
“The e-foul lesson was superb. Communications were excellent right from the initial booking, and clear instruction provided on the day for the meeting point. The activity was absolutely fantastic, even in the worse possible conditions for it, our instructor was patient and helpful and very encouraging. Would highly recommend this activity”
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