Gota Dagua Lisbon surf school offers group surfing lessons near Lisbon with a maximum of 5 students per surf instructor, private surf coaching, and surf courses. While surfing in Lisbon you can either book an individual surf lesson or a bundle pack at a reduced price from our online page or from our Lisbon surf school. With our personalised teaching method, video coaching and analysis we will ensure your surfing lesson is customized to your abilities and improve your individual surfing technique. Our Lisbon surf school in Portugal guarantees high quality surfing lessons for beginners and intermediates.
Our Lisbon surf school rents a wide range of hardboards and foamboards. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate surfer, we have all the equipment you need. We will provide you with boards and suitable wetsuit for the cold water temperature. We ensure our wetsuits are always clean and kept in good condition. You can rent surfboards and wetsuit directly from our website or from our surf school in Lisbon.
The younger you begin to surf the more comfortable and natural you will be inside the water. We recommend that kids begin catching their first waves from the age of 4 onwards. Our experienced surf coaches will ensure that all the kids learn in a safe and supportive environment at our summer camp for teenagers.
During the junior surf camp, we have weekly camp activities for kids and teenagers which include surfing and outdoor activities. Our summer camp for teens is designed for children and teenagers from the ages of 6 to 18 years old. We also offer our junior summer camp for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 years old. These camps include accommodation, surf courses, food and camp activities alongside 24 hour supervision from our dedicated team.
Come and learn how to surf in one of the best surf spot in Portugal. The long beach break in Costa Da Caparica provides waves which are suitable for surfers at all levels. Our Lisbon surf school provides customised surfing lessons for beginners and surf coaching for more advanced surfers. Wetsuits and boards are provided for all surf lessons. Book now below in order to secure your spot or visit our surf school in Lisbon for onsite bookings. Come and say hello!
1 to 20 Surf Lessons Packs
Board & Wetsuit
Max. 5 Students per Instructor
Insurance Pack
1 to 20 Surf Lessons Packs
Board & Wetsuit
1 student per Instructor
Insurance Pack
We are offering a 15% discount on all group surf lessons packs, private surf lessons packs and special prices for surf equipment rental for residents in Portugal wishing to how to surf in Lisbon . Use the coupon code: residentes while making your booking to benefit from this promotion. Please make sure you bring a proof of address and identity card to show at the surf school Lisbon Shop.
Note: if you do not bring your proof of address and Identity card, you will either be charged for the full payment or you will lose your payment.
If you are staying in Lisbon and would like to enjoy a surfing experience in Portugal then we also offer one day trips to our Lisbon surf school which includes group surfing lessons, transfers to and from Lisbon, equipment and insurance. We will arrange a pick up from one of our designated pick up points across Lisbon to our surf school in Costa Da Caparica; with return transfer at the end of day. Maybe you would prefer to spend a relaxing day on the beach? We also offer beach transfers to our Lisbon surf school. Book now below in order to secure your spot!
Maybe it’s your first time surfing or you have tried a few times before. Perhaps you need some extra support perfecting your technique and would like to increase your surfing knowledge? If so, this level is perfect for you!
Join our beginner surf lessons in Portugal! You will learn all the beginner surf basics in a safe and supportive environment. You will also learn about the surf equipment and how to take care of it properly, as well as safety information and surf etiquette. You will gain an understanding of how the wind, tide, swell and currents interact with each other and how it affects the waves you surf.
When you complete this level you will be able catch a nice selection of waves and understand surf hazards and currents. You will have sufficient practice of paddling, board control, standing up on the board, correcting your balancing stance and even starting to make small manoeuvres.
You have surfed many times, have a good paddling technique and have already mastered the basic surfing knowledge (waves, winds, swell, currents etc.) If you are ready to bring your surfing skills to the next level then this is the one for you.
At our Lisbon surf school, you will focus on catching unbroken green waves while continuing to be comfortable on the waves you choose to surf. The intermediate surfing lessons at the surf school in Lisbon will dive deeper into your surfing knowledge. You will learn how to read tide charts alongside the swell forecasts. This surfing knowledge will help you determine the best times for your surfing experience. We will use tools such as video coaching and analysis to accelerate your progress.
When you complete this level you will be able to catch unbroken green waves without assistance while generating speed and cleaner manoeuvres as well as acquire spatial awareness of the line up.
At this stage you are surfing regularly, have gained a lot of experience and are able to catch waves alone on both sides. You know how to paddle out safely, get to the line up comfortably. You new feel ready to start making more advanced surf manoeuvres to perfect your surf style . You will have personalized coaching, through a continuous cycle of in depth video analyses, review and feedback.
We will focus on your timing and mastering a powerful take off. You will be introduced to the bottom and top turn, cut back and re-entry manoeuvres. All the while staying mindful of other surfers in the line-up.
We have a wide selection of surfboards including softboards, shortboards, mini malibus and also longboards for you to choose from at Lisbon surf school . If you are comfortable and have the experience surfing without an instructor you can always grab a board at the surf school go surf the waves alone. The surf school in Portugal is always here should you require surf rentals near Lisbon or surf lessons near Lisbon. Stay psyched and stay safe!
We provide surfing lessons for children, from the ages of 6 to 12 years old in a safe & supportive environment. Each group will have a maximum of 5 participants per surf instructor to ensure that each child is supervised and receives adequate coaching. Surfing lessons for teenagers run all year round and are also included in the family holiday package where you can book to stay at our surf camp.
1 to 20 Surf Lessons Packs
Board & Wetsuit
Max. 5 Students per Instructor
Insurance Pack
1 to 20 Surf Lessons Packs
Board & Wetsuit
1 student per Instructor
Insurance Pack
We are offering a 20% discount on all group surfing lessons, private surf lessons and surf equipment rental. Use the coupon code residentes while making your booking to benefit from this promotion. Please make sure you bring a proof of address and identity card to show at the surf school Lisbon Shop.
Note: if you do not bring your proof of address and Identity card, you will either be charged for the full payment or you will lose your payment.
During the Easter and summer holidays, we have weekly camp activities for kids which include surfing and outdoor sport activities. Our summer camp for teenagers is designed for children and teenagers from the ages of 6 to 17 years old.
We also offer our junior surf camp for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 years old. These holiday camps include accommodation, surf courses, food and camp activities alongside 24 hour supervision from our dedicated team.
Monday to Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Lunch available (Extra 40€)
Surf, Climbing, Sliding & much more
Transportation available (Extra 75€)
7 nights accomodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Surf Lessons
Climbing, treeclimbing, slackline etc’
24 hours supervision
Swimming pool
Safety rescue
Skate lessons
Beachc leaning
Gota Dagua surf school in Costa da Caparica has a wide selection of surfboards including softboards, shortboards, mini malibus and longboards for you to choose from. Book your surfboard & wetsuit from as little as one hour to weeks.
Big variety of soft/hard boards
Bodyboards & flippers
4.3 thickness wetsuits
Place to keep your belongs
Big vaiarity of soft/hard boards
Bodyboards & flippers
Place to keep your belongs
4.3 tickness wetsuits
Place to keep your belongs
Strong epoxy technology inside covered with a soft layer on top for safety. A generous outline and loads of volume making it easy for learners to paddle in white water or into small waves, while providing a large stable platform so they can confidently jump to their feet. Flat bottom over the whole board to increase paddling speed and stability. All our boards are stable and easy to ride in both white water and small unbroken waves. From 6,8” until 9,6” for all kinds of surf levels.
From gliding and tip riding, to surfing in powerful conditions and also on the smaller days.
From young to old, new school through traditional styles, first wave rides to decades of experience. Our epoxy longboards are perfect for all kinds of conditions. Is a versatile modern longboard. From 9,0” until 9,6”.
With a shape that’s more today than yesterday, our modern “fish” design is built for speed. Excelling in chest to overhead high waves, it performs on those hollow, glassy days, yet enjoys mushy, sloppy and less than perfect conditions too. Comprising a full nose and wide mid, with clean balanced curves that blend into a swallow tail. The bottom contours through single to double concave with a lightly flipped nose. From 5,8” until 7,8”.
The torq TET-CS, or Carbon Strip utilises the same advanced TET process with a performance oriented lay-up. The TET-CS Mod Fun features a UD Carbon Strip on the base and deck for strength but allows torsional flex. These boards feel more lively than the standard TET; slightly lighter and more responsive, making them even more fun to surf, but just as strong as before. From 6,8” until 7,8”.
We will provide you the best surf wax for your surfboard. We advise you to put wax every day and use the wax comb to make sure that you will always have grip on your surf sessions.
You want to do a surf trip but your car is too small to take your boards? We have the solution for you! We offer you surfboard racks adaptable to all cars and all surfboard sizes to safely get your boards to the coast. With thicker straps, protective buckles, and
All our surfboard covers are durable, shock absorbent and will keep our beloved surfboards safe. We offer covers for 1 until 3 surfboards and for all sizes.
If you are surfing and you get caught by a strong wave and you lose your surfboard the leash it’s what makes you connected to the surfboard and that’s why it’s a very important safety gear. We offer you surfboard leashes that you can trust!
Gota Dagua Surf school is just a 15 minute drive from Lisbon city centre, across the Tagus river, you will find the authentic and charming fishing village of Costa da Caparica. This beach break is one of the most consistent surf spots in all of Portugal. Whether you are a surf beginner or intermediate surfer, you will quickly find that this spot will become your favourite surf beach in Portugal.
Costa da Caparica and the surrounding area boasts many stunning white sand beaches and untouched nature, surrounded by the breathtaking cliffs. The woodland that you will find here is dominated by stone pines and mastic-trees and is part of the Arriba Fossil botanical reserve. There are lots of pleasant walks to be found here which are outlined with trail signs.
Caparica is the perfect playground for all surfers. Due to its unique location we are blessed by great swells all year around. Most of the local beaches are divided by piers which help you grab the best waves and provide shelter on the windier days. You will find people surfing, skating, biking, jogging and doing workouts at the free outdoor gym located right next to our surf school. Take one of our bikes or a skateboard along the promenade and explore the amazing view!
In Caparica town centre you’ll find plenty of local surf shops and markets to buy all your surf holiday essentials. After surfing you can chill in one of the beach bars or try a local Portuguese dish in one of the nearby restaurants.
Take the No.123 bus from Areeiro station direct to Costa Da Caparica and then it’s just a short walk to our surf school located at Praia do Tarquínio (Approx. €3 in total).
From Cais do Sodré, take the short ferry across to Cacilhas and then grab an Uber from there directly to our surf school (Approx. €10 in total)
You can book lessons directly via our homepage. You can also contact us on Whatsapp, Facebook or via email. If you are in the Costa da Caparica area, you can visit our main surf shop in Tarquínio Beach Bar and a member of our lovely staff will be happy to help with explaining the different packages and the lesson structure. We recommend that you book at least one day in advance to secure your spot.
Our surf school is open all year round from 9am to 6pm. On the rare occasion that the conditions are very dangerous or not suitable to surf we may decide to close the school. You can always contact us to check.
For the surf lesson you will be provided with a suitable wetsuit and board. You are also insured if anything happens to you or the board during the lesson. Each lesson is 90 minutes long. You will start with a warm up, some theory including safety points and technique practice before entering the water.
For the regular classes we choose between 2 main locations, Praia do Tarquínio and São João da Caparica. For advanced students we can choose an individual location depending on the individual surfer and their capabilities.
You will always be accompanied by a fully qualified instructor while in the water.
A maximum of 5 students will per surf instructor to ensure the best quality, time and attention during your lesson.
Lessons normally take place during the morning and afternoon in mid/high season. If you book a private class or surf coaching we will arrange a time which suits your needs. We take tide, wave and wind conditions all into consideration.
Learning to surf is not only technique but you also have to learn how to understand the ocean. Although, we do have many students who are able to stand up on their first lesson! To begin learning the basics, including all safety aspects we recommend at least 5 lessons.
We always divide the group into different levels to ensure we are focusing on the appropriate techniques. You will be with people that are at the same surf level as you with a specific and certified instructor for each level.
All our instructors are fluent in both Portuguese and English.
