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title: Madeira Surf Classes in Portugal
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 70
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.6
reviews: 58
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en, it, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Surfing with board and suit
rank_in_category: 8 of 12 (Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-surf-classes-in-portugal/
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# Madeira Surf Classes in Portugal

**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 (table below).

## Overview

We offer an amazing surfing experience, aiming at a quality service for all those who want to start surfing or just have a surfing experience, and for all those who have already started their practice and want to improve their technique.
If you are a beginner surfer, come and discover the feeling of surfing by choosing our one-day surf initiation. We guarantee you will be standing on a board in your first class, always in a safe and fun way.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, during the surf class, we work to make you a better surfer, helping you improve your surf skills with appropriate programs for your surf level in our surf classes.
The pedagogical model comprises the involvement of the student with the environment, the different climatic conditions, the knowledge of tide, the safety measures, the knowledge of technical equipment and, surely, the surfing techniques.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is at Rua da Praia,
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 8+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Calhau Surf School
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.6 from 58 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 58.

- 5 stars: 51 (88%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 4 (7%)

## What's 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)

## Not included

- Private transportation
- Snacks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

The meeting point is at Rua da Praia, no23/25-Porto da Cruz
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EhtSLiBkYSBQcmFpYSwgOTIyNSwgUG9ydHVnYWwiLiosChQKEgkTG6fFhWZgDBF1x0Vx5fNNHRIUChIJ1SZCvy0kMgsRQfBOHAlLuCo

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights

## Compared with other Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 12** | €70 | 3h | 4.6 (58) | shared |
| [Diving in the Madeira Aquarium](/portugal/madeira/tours/diving-in-the-madeira-aquarium/?format=md) | €135 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (217) | shared |
| [Surf Lessons Tailored to Your Skill Level in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/surf-lessons-tailored-to-your-skill-level-in-madeira/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 5.0 (41) | shared |
| [Private Open Water Swimming Experience in Madeira Island](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-open-water-swimming-experience-in-madeira-island/?format=md) | €55 | 1h | 5.0 (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.

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