Overview
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2 hours
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Learn to surf on the beaches of São Miguel in the Azores! Few people know that in Europe we have our own Hawaii. We are talking about the Azores Islands: an archipelago of nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that is part of Portugal.
It's volcanic origin means that we find dreamlike cliffs, paradisiacal beaches and beautiful natural parks, some of them with thermal waters such as Terra Nostra Park. The capital of the Azores is São Miguel, an island that receives thousands of tourists every year looking for a change of scenery through its hiking trails or surfing. If there's anything like Hawaii.
It's that the Azores, and São Miguel in particular, is one of the best places in Europe for surfing. If you've never surfed before, now's your chance to learn!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
The surf teachers of Azores Watergliders surf club offer you their knowledge in these surf lessons in São Miguel for beginners and intermediate level. Choosing two of the best surfing beaches in São Miguel, Praia das Milícias, four kilometres from Ponta Delgada, or Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara, depending on your level and the tides, you will learn for 2 hours all the technical knowledge necessary to know how to surf: how to enter the water, how to paddle, how to get on the board and keep your balance... Very complete lessons that will allow you to learn how to surf or improve your technique! Sounds good, doesn't it? If you've ever dreamed of learning to surf in a dream place, these surf lessons in São Miguel, in the Azores Islands, are the perfect opportunity!
Options
Exclusive Surf Lessons in S Miguel Azores
What‘s Included
Surf equipment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great surf, great time!
KCluvmny1,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience! Our instructor was excellent and was able to work with people of different experience levels at the same time. Also, the company was very accommodating and was able to reschedule our lesson after our travel issues impacted our originally scheduled lesson. Overall, this was the best experience!
Best surfing school
Monika B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing - the best surfing experience I have ever had. The instructor was great and attentive and I progressed a lot it my skills.
Awesome people and awesome surfing
adinas941,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Happened upon the surf shop on our trip to sao miguel last summer. They were so accommodating and rushed us in in time for the next available slot. Kids had a great time, instructor was great! Everyone who worked there was so friendly and so many cute things to buy in the surf shop itself (hydrangea foot and hand balm is amazing). Will def be back again :)
Surfing
melaniemV2094FW,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Surfing with Constantino was one of the top 3 experiences we had the pleasure to experience in our 2 weeks of holidays in the Azores. The boys spread good humor and motivated us throughout the course. It was really a lot of fun, thank you so much!
Great experience!
704allegram,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super positive experience: the instructors were friendly, good and followed the whole group excellently. They made sure we were comfortable with the water, the boards and the waves. Highly recommended to everyone!
So much fun for teenagers!
Joanne D,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our teenage boys wanted surf lessons and us moms wanted them to be safe. This surf company was very well organized and professional. We had no worries. The boys had a blast!
Best Surfing Lesson Experience
David W,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family had a great instructor and the team was great overall. Our grown kids had various surfing skill levels and Constantine was wonderful working with all three of them. Brandon, Emma & Samantha loved every minute of it.
Relaxed and big smile
Marnix v,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly staff who help you surf very personally and relaxed. Nice warm up and the staff helped well in the waves! Very positive and motivating
So much fun and pro guides.
232clausf,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (4 people age 47,42,16,13) had 2 private surf lessons. We feel so lucky and happy, that we used Watergliders. We had Constantine as our guide. Such a pro guide and very nice personality. We had a great time. We will remember this and recommend to everyone. Thanks 🙏 Family from Denmark
Small group, great instructors, awesome location!
Danielle D,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So fun! The two instructors put us through a good warm up on the beach before dividing up the group (total group of 7 including my husband and I) and teaching us the positions and strategies on the board on land. Then we got in the water and the instructors helped us catch waves! They were encouraging and cheered us on even when we were terrible ha. Awesome experience for two people who have only surfed one other time!
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