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Madeira Surf Classes in Portugal

4.6 · 58 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Calhau Surf School Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Practise surfing in Madeira with instruction for first-time surfers and those developing their technique.

A surfboard, surf suit and insurance are included, with photos subject to weather and technical conditions; private transport is excluded. 4.6 from 58 reviews at €70 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #8 of 12 in Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €70 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Guide Included
  • What is included in the class is surfboard, surf suit, insurance and photos (except the weather does not allow or there is some technical problem)
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.6
58 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 51 of 58

Star breakdown of all 58 ratings

5 stars
51 · 88%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
2 · 3%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
4 · 7%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is at Rua da Praia, no23/25-Porto da Cruz · Open in Google Maps
Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Calhau Surf School; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 8+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights, heights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 12€703h4.6 (58)shared
Diving in the Madeira Aquarium€1352h 30m4.98 (217)shared
Surf Lessons Tailored to Your Skill Level in Madeira€602h5.0 (41)shared
Private Open Water Swimming Experience in Madeira Island€551h5.0 (37)private

Ranked #8 of 12 in Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €439, median €55; typical length 3h. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

From €70 per adult