2008
Surf Lisbon was founded, firstly under the name Puro Surf Academy, born from a passion for surfing and a commitment to high-quality coaching.
2009
Our competition students began competing in regional and national championships, marking the start of our performance surf pathway.
2010
First International Surf Trip to the Maldives — an unforgettable experience that ran for four consecutive years.
2012
Launch of our Surf Trip to Pipa, Brazil. It quickly became our most iconic and sought-after international trip, running annually ever since.
2013
Opening of our Surf House, a seafront home welcoming guests from all over the world to surf, connect and live the ocean lifestyle.
2018
Opening of the Surf Villa, an exclusive beachside accommodation with private rooms only. Following the pandemic, we chose to close the villa and focus entirely on our Surf House — now the true heart of Surf Lisbon.
2020
Return of our Kids Summer Clinics, dedicated Surf weeks for children aged 8–16, playing an important role in reconnecting young people with sport and the ocean after Covid-19.
2021
Official partnership with Oeiras International School (OIS), becoming the school’s official Surf provider for After School Activities.
2022
Strong comeback of Surf tourism after the pandemic, marking a new phase of growth and international demand.
2023
First Surf Trip to São Jorge (Azores), in partnership with Centro Upaya, combining Surf, Yoga and Meditation in a retreat format.
2024
First Surf Trip to Angola — a destination that quickly became a recurring highlight thanks to its exceptional Surf conditions.
MORE ABOUT NUNO
Born and raised by the waves of Lisbon, Nuno Sequeira is the founder of Surf Lisbon – House & School and one of the few academically trained surf professionals in Portugal.
With more than three decades of surfing experience, Nuno holds a degree in Sports Sciences with a specialization in Surfing from the Faculdade de Motricidade Humana in Lisbon, one of Europe’s leading sports universities.
Since founding Surf Lisbon in 2008, his goal has been simple: to create a surf school where professionalism, safety, and a welcoming community atmosphere come together.
Over the years, Nuno has surfed waves around the world, including Hawaii, California, Maldives, Brazil, South Africa, Cape Verde, Angola and many more, gaining a deep understanding of global surf culture and the expectations of traveling surfers.
Today he continues to lead Surf Lisbon with the same passion that first brought him to the ocean — sharing Lisbon’s waves, lifestyle, and surf culture with guests from all over the world.
MORE ABOUT SUSANA
Susana is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Surf House, coordinating staff, food & beverage, cleanings and the overall experience of everyone staying with us.
Born and raised in Lisbon, Susana has a deep connection with the city and its coastline. She is always happy to share her local knowledge, recommending the best beaches, restaurants, and hidden spots that make Lisbon such a unique place to visit.
Graduated in Art History, Susana also works as a flight attendant reflecting her natural passion for hospitality and welcoming people from all over the world.
Although she joined Surf Lisbon through the hospitality side of the project, surfing became part of her life even before the business was started. For more than 15 years, she has embraced the ocean and whenever possible enjoys joining the team and guests for a few wave both in Lisbon and on the surf trips abroad.
MORE ABOUT BRUNO
Bruno was born in Lisbon in 1984 but grew up in Costa da Caparica, one of the most iconic surf areas near the Portuguese capital. Surrounded by the ocean from an early age, he started bodyboarding at just 7 years old before transitioning to surfing at 17.
With more than two decades of experience riding waves, Bruno has developed a deep connection with the ocean and a strong passion for coaching. As Head Coach at Surf Lisbon, he coordinates the instructor team and ensures that every lesson maintains the high standards of safety, progression, and fun that define the Surf Lisbon experience.
Outside of teaching, Bruno’s life continues to revolve around the ocean. He enjoys diving, skateboarding, and spearfishing, and whenever possible travels in search of new waves. Over the years he has surfed in destinations such as Brazil, South Africa, Cape Verde, France, Spain, Indonesia, and the Azores, bringing valuable international surf experience to the team.
MORE ABOUT LUCAS
Lucas found his path as a surf instructor through a deep connection with the ocean and a passion for sharing knowledge. After years of surfing, he has built experience riding waves both in South America and across Europe, learning from different coastlines, conditions, and surf cultures.
As an instructor, Lucas believes that learning to surf goes far beyond simply standing on a board. His teaching approach focuses on understanding the ocean, reading the waves, and developing confidence in the water, combining technical guidance with individual attention so that each student can progress at their own pace.
Whether teaching someone catching their very first wave or helping surfers refine their line on the wave, Lucas aims to create a meaningful experience in the ocean — one that builds both skills and a genuine connection with the sea.
MORE ABOUT JOSÉ
José, 47, is a surf instructor driven by a deep passion for the ocean and for helping people discover their potential in the water. He has been teaching surf for the past few years and has dedicated more than a decade to adaptive surfing, supporting athletes in overcoming challenges and building confidence on a surfboard.
Beyond teaching technique, José enjoys motivating surfers to push a little further, believe in themselves, and improve their performance in the waves. With his positive energy, experience, and genuine dedication to others, he turns every surf session into an opportunity for progress, confidence, and freedom in the ocean.
MORE ABOUT MADDIE
Maddie is passionate about the ocean and water sports, a passion that eventually led her to trade office life for the beach.Years later, after completing his university degree and master’s studies and gaining experience in the corporate world, Rui returned to Surf Lisbon to take on a new role within the team.
A bodyboarder for more than 15 years, Maddie has competed both nationally and internationally, gaining valuable experience in the ocean and a strong understanding of wave dynamics.
Today she brings that experience to her surf lessons, helping students feel comfortable in the water while sharing her enthusiasm for the sea and the lifestyle that comes with it.
MORE ABOUT RODRIGO
Rodrigo has had surfing as an important part of his life for many years. For him, being in the ocean goes far beyond sport — it is a way to stay connected with nature and to experience the unique rhythm of the sea.
The movement of the waves and the open horizon create a feeling that is difficult to find anywhere else. Rodrigo sees surfing as something almost sacred, a moment of presence and connection with the ocean.
As an instructor, he enjoys sharing that experience with others, helping students not only learn how to surf but also understand and respect the ocean that makes the sport so special.
MORE ABOUT RUI
Rui has been connected to Surf Lisbon since the early days of the project. Between 2009 and 2011, he was a student and competition surfer representing the school, becoming part of the Surf Lisbon community from a young age.
Years later, after completing his university degree and master’s studies and gaining experience in the corporate world, Rui returned to Surf Lisbon to take on a new role within the team.
Today, he works both in Guest Services and as a Surf Instructor, supporting the daily operations of the Surf House and ensuring that every guest receives attentive and friendly assistance — whether through emails and messages or face-to-face during their stay.
After completing his surf instructor certification, Rui also joined the coaching team, bringing his long connection with Surf Lisbon and his passion for the ocean into the water with our students.
MORE ABOUT LUÍS
Luís is exceptionally patient and encouraging, creating a supportive environment where both kids and adults feel comfortable, confident, and motivated to progress at their own pace.
Luís Sacoto is one of Surf Lisbon’s most experienced and grounded instructors, bringing over a decade of dedication to the team.
MORE ABOUT LEONOR
Leonor first joined Surf Lisbon as a student at the surf school, later participating in one of the school’s surf trip before becoming part of the team.
Today she works in Guest Services, supporting both the back office and the Surf House, where she helps welcome guests, manage bookings, and ensure everyone feels at home during their stay.
Outside of Surf Lisbon, Leonor has a strong passion for surfing, theatre, and travel. In 2024 she volunteered in Indonesia through a sea turtle conservation program, an experience that deepened her connection with the ocean.
She has also spent time living in Los Angeles, bringing an international perspective and open-minded spirit that fits perfectly with Surf Lisbon’s global community of guests.
MORE ABOUT NUNO
Nuno developed his passion for the ocean at a very early age. From the age of four he was already spending time at Costa da Caparica, where he first discovered bodyboarding and received his first board at just seven years old.
Since then, the beach has always been his playground. His deep connection with the ocean eventually led him to settle in Costa da Caparica, where he runs Miramar BB Shop and continues to dedicate his life to the sea and to bodyboarding.
Photography became a natural extension of that relationship with the ocean. What started as curiosity quickly turned into a passion, especially after he began shooting from the water, capturing the movement, colours, and shapes of the waves.
Through years of experimenting, learning, and observing the work of renowned photographers, Nuno developed his own style. For him, surf photography is about being in the right place at the right moment, ready to capture the magic that happens between surfers and the ocean.
