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Why go with a surf guide?

Porto's coast doesn't read like a guidebook. Sandbars shift, tides swing fast, and the spot that fired yesterday can be closed out by ten in the morning. A local guide turns all of that guesswork into a plan.

We've been surfing these waves since 2002. We know which spot works on which tide, wind and swell — so you spend your surf trip riding the best waves of your stay, not searching for them.

Surfista numa onda, a preto e branco — Surf Coaching Porto

Built for surfers who already surf

Surf guiding is our format for improvers to advanced surfers. We read the forecast, pick the spot and time the session — you just paddle out when it's at its best.

Traveling without a surfboard? No problem. Quality boards and wetsuits can be included, so you fly light and still surf well.

Board & wetsuit rentals

Same coast, two very different surf trips

The ocean doesn't owe your holiday good waves. Local knowledge is how you score them anyway.

On your own: trial and error

Unfamiliar spots, shifting sandbars and a forecast you have to decode alone — hours of your trip spent scouting instead of surfing.

With a guide: a plan

We match the day's swell, wind and tide to the right spot around Porto — the decision is made before you've finished breakfast.

On your own: whatever you find

You surf the wave you stumble on, at whatever stage of the tide you happen to arrive.

With a guide: the best waves of your stay

Over two decades reading this coast, every session timed for its peak. That's the whole point of hiring a surf guide for your trip to Porto.

Guiding, two ways

A guided session around Porto — or a full multi-day program with accommodation included.

In person

Surf Guiding around Porto

Why go with a surf guide? Local knowledge of the spots, the tides and the crowds around Porto — so your surf trip time goes into the best waves available, not into guesswork. For improvers to advanced surfers.

On request

In person

Surf Guiding Package

This package was crafted to fit your interests and abilities. Comprehensive and dynamic surf guiding program, starting with 3-day sessions. Possibility to include surfing equipment; perfect for improvers to advanced surfers. Includes budget or premium accommodation, for solo travelers or small groups of friends and families.

On request

Good to know

Who is surf guiding for?

Guiding is designed for improvers to advanced surfers — people who can already catch and ride waves and want to score the best ones around Porto. If you're just starting out, our coaching sessions are the better fit.

Do I need to bring my own board?

No. Surfing equipment — quality boards and wetsuits — can be included, so you can travel without a surfboard and still surf well.

How does the Surf Guiding Program work?

It starts with 3 days of guided sessions and includes budget or premium accommodation. It suits solo travelers as well as small groups of friends and families, and surfing equipment can be included.

Can we go beyond Porto?

Yes. Our surf coaching trips run in small groups to twelve destinations and counting — from the Algarve and the Basque Country to Morocco, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Central and South America, and even a river wave in Switzerland.

Know where to paddle out tomorrow

Tell us your dates and your level — we'll handle the forecast.