Kids lessons & Surf CAMPs in Lisbon (Ages 8–16)

Small surfers
big stoke

since 2008

Certified and licensed surf school

Associacao de Escolas de Surf de Portugal

trusted by parents

18 years training young surfers

Your child is not just joining a surf lesson. They are entering the ocean — and that matters.
We’ve been teaching surfing in Lisbon for 18 years. Safety always comes first.

Format for children

One instructor. One child. Full attention.

Certified Coaches

Our team is trained to work with children.

gear for small surfers

Soft boards & child-specific equipment

Careful Wave Selection

We choose gentle conditions, always.

Child surfing a small wave with a Surf Lisbon instructor during a kids surf camp in Lisbon.

More Than Surfing

We adapt the lesson to your child’s mood and comfort level. Sometimes that means playing games in the sand, taking a short break, or simply enjoying the water.

✔ Confidence in the water: learn to trust yourself in a new environment.
✔ Ocean awareness: respect for waves, tides, and nature.
✔ Balance & motor skills: through playful exercises and movement games.
✔ Focus & resilience: Falling, trying again, smiling – real growth.
✔ Joy & independence: That “I did it” moment when they stand up.

We teach surfing – but we develop much more.

All Year Round

Private Kids Surf Lessons

For children aged 3–8, lessons are always private. This guarantees full attention and maximum safety.

What’s Included?

75–90 minute session

Warm-up & fun beach games

Time in the water, surf practice

Soft board & wetsuit

Insurance

Certified instructor (1:1 ratio)

What we teach

● Understanding waves

● Safe positioning of hands and feet

● Basic paddling movement

● Catching small whitewater waves

● Looking forward, not down

● Staying stable while riding

Pricing

1 lesson – 90€

5 lesson pack – 375€

🕓 Flexible scheduling
📍 Easy access from Lisbon city center
★ 1:1 Private Format

Summer holidays • Ages 8–16

Kids Summer Surf Camps in Lisbon

A full week at the beach, Monday to Friday, with two surf lessons a day and a team that stays with your child from start to finish. Small groups, certified instructors, and conditions chosen for safety first.

Book a week

From €265 per week

Monday-Friday

Full days at the beach

2 lessons a day

10 surf lessons per week

Max 4-5 kids

Per instructor often fewer

Fully insured

Accidents and liability cover

A day at the surf camp

9am: Pick-up

In Caxias (Surf House) or Lisbon (meeting point), or meet us at São João da Caparica.

10am: Morning surf

Warm-up on the sand, then into the water in small groups.

12h30PM: Lunch and rest

At Lorosae Beach Club, right on the beach.

2h30PM: Afternoon surf

Second session, building on the morning.

5PM: Return trip

Back to the pick-up point.

Fun first, no pressure

It isn’t about how many waves your kid catches. If they’re tired, nervous or just not feeling it, we slow down: a game on the sand, a break in the shade, or simply splashing around in the shallows. Kids who enjoy the ocean keep coming back, and the surfing follows.

Included in the week

✔ 10 surf lessons (2 per day)
✔ Board, wetsuit and all equipment
✔ Personal accident and liability insurance
✔ Photos of the week

Optional extras

● Transport: +€70 / week
From Caxias or Lisbon to the beach and back. Signed parental authorisation required.
● Daily lunch: +€75 / week
At Lorosae Sol Nascente: main course, drink, and fruit or ice cream.

Price per week

265€

Per child, Monday to Friday

Weekly camps from June to September

10% off for siblings, or when you book two weeks (consecutive or not). The discount applies to the surf fee only, not to transport or lunch.

Places are limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We compiled the most asked questions below. But if you have other questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Is surfing safe for a 3–8 year old?

Yes. Lessons are private, with certified instructors and gentle conditions.

What if my child is afraid of the water?

We never force. We adapt. Many kids start shy and leave smiling.

What happens if conditions are not safe?

We reschedule. Safety always comes first.

Do parents stay during the lesson?

Yes. You are welcome to watch from the beach.

Do children need to know how to swim?

Not necessarily.
Many young children are still learning to feel comfortable in the water. Our instructors stay close at all times, lessons take place in shallow whitewater, and children always wear a wetsuit that helps with flotation.
The goal is to build confidence in the ocean step by step.

What happens if my child gets scared or tired?

That’s completely normal.
We adapt the lesson to your child’s mood and comfort level. Sometimes that means playing games in the sand, taking a short break, or simply enjoying the water.
There is never any pressure to perform.

Give Your kid a Confident Start in the Ocean

The first wave is never forgotten.

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18 years of experience