Madeira · SURFING LESSONS
Good surfing lessons tours fill up in summer and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
4-hour Madeira surf lesson with top spots like Porto da Cruz and Machico, plus gear, transport, and coaching for beginners and improvers.
“Brilliant class! Would go again if I was here longer”
Madeira surf lessons for all levels in Porto da Cruz. Small groups, certified instructors, top gear, safety briefing, and photos included.
“I booked this for my daughters (11, 14, 16) and they had a great time. This was their first time surfing and they could not stop talking about how much fun they had.”
Beginner-friendly surfing lessons on Madeira’s north coast, with wetsuit and board rental included. Learn warm-up, take-off, paddling and etiquette.
“Very thankful for our instructor for providing first time surfers support and guidance. Waves were big but overall experience was amazing! Highly recommend!”
Beginner to advanced surfing in Madeira with a small-group, safety-first lesson, full wetsuit gear, and easy meet-up in Machico.
“I enjoyed it very much! The waves were perfect and our guide explained very nicely and with a lot of fun and jokes. I felt safe and well guided at all times I would definitely do it again right away! Thank you very much for this great experience! :-)”
2-hour surf lesson at Porto da Cruz in Madeira, black-sand beginner waves, small groups, certified coaching, gear included.
“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.”
A 4-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson in Madeira with pickup from Funchal, small groups, and coaching for Atlantic wave riding.
“My boyfriend really liked it. But I couldn't even go in, there were big waves, and I was covered with waves every time, and I was a little scared😅 Although at the beginning I wasn't afraid at all, and my boyfriend was afraid to go in😂 But everything was fine, and there were good instructors😊”
1.5-hour Madeira surf lesson with gear, insurance, and coach-led technique at Seixal or São Vicente, built for beginners and progress.
“For first time it was everything amazing. The trainer gives us clear instructions and make us unforgettable moments we never forget.”
3-hour Madeira surf initiation for up to 6, English guide, board and suit, insurance and photos included, 2 hours on the water.
“I had an amazing 2 lessons with Filipe! He was super helpful, lots of tips and I felt like I learnt a lot! It is a beautiful location and the surfing was so fun! I will be back forsure!”
2-hour Madeira surf lesson with dry-land technique training, safety briefing, and waves matched to your level, with gear and photos included.
“Surfing among the waves of Atlantic Ocean is an amazing experience. All the people of the staff are very kind, professional and helpful.”
E-foil lesson at Calheta Beach, Madeira with full safety gear and coaching for a quiet, electric hydrofoil ride.
“My son and I did the efoil with Rodrigo and Martha while on vacation in Madeira. We had a great time. I highly recommend their services. The instructions were very helpful and they also took photos and videos of us during the session. If we make it back to Madeira I will definitely take another lesson with them.”
2-hour Madeira surf lesson for all levels with small groups, wetsuit and boards included, and coaching capped at 6 people.
“The instructor was so nice!! He helped everyone catch waves. I had a wonderful time :))”
2-hour small-group surf lesson in Madeira near Alagoa Beach, coached in English or Spanish. Gear, insurance, and photos included.
Try an e-foil lesson at Calheta Beach in Madeira. 1 hour with all gear included, small-group coaching, 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”
Madeira surf lesson on the island’s best beaches, small groups of 6, $88 for 3 hours with equipment and certified coaching.
Learn to surf Madeira with safety-first coaching, included equipment, and guided sessions in Funchal’s best local surf spots.
“I had an amazing time during the surfing lesson! I came alone, in total we were a group of 4. After changing into the gear and a quick warm up we headed in to the water. The whole experience was professional and safe while also being great fun. Unfortunately it was my last day in Madeira, otherwise I would have definitely come back for more. Many thanks!”
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