São Miguel Surfing: Learn on Azores' Best Beaches

Discover exclusive surf lessons on São Miguel, Azores. Learn to surf on Europe’s Hawaii with stunning cliffs, paradisiacal beaches, and thermal waters.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara - The surf instructors at Azores Watergliders surf club share their expertise in these surf lessons in São Miguel, tailored for beginners and intermediate surfers. You can choose between two prime surfing spots in São Miguel: Praia das Milícias, located four kilometers from Ponta Delgada, or Praia do Areal de Santa…
What's Included
  • Surf equipment
Additional Information

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,…

Location
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
The lessons can be held at three different beaches: Praia das Milícias, Praia de Monte Verde, or Areal de Santa Bárbara. Students will be informed of the exact location the day before the lesson, via WhatsApp message, email, or phone call.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Howiem414
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing - Amazing Team, well organised and on time.grear fun very proffesional, they made it fun and entertaining. We learned so much and had a lot of fun. Constantine you rock dude, Hooe we meet again, my boys really enjoyed the experience ..thank you all...Big love...family mills
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J9648xjjessicac
Jun 19, 2025
Best Time Ever - The instructors were extremely helpful and made the entire experience fun. I would 100% recommend Watergliders Azores Surf Club.
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Alexandra_a
Apr 18, 2025
It was our first time... - It was our first time taking a surfing lesson and we loved it! The staff was incredible very professional! We would do it again!
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712matthewe
Nov 7, 2024
Awesome experience - Amazing experience. My daughter and I took a class together. Constantino was professional and great with teaching my kiddo. On a rough day in November, he made the experience smooth and so fun. Super friendly, encouraging, helpful and the water is relatively warm ! 10/10 recommend. Will do again when we return.
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Monikas657
Oct 10, 2024
great experience, very friendly staff - Very friendly staff, easy reservation process, great communication. We (family of 3) had booked a beginners surf course with private lessons, a package of 5. Constantino was a fantastic teacher, very helpful, friendly and competent. We enjoyed every minute and can fully recommend them. Thank you very much.
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Mca1198
Oct 7, 2024
I would do it again - Beach is really beautiful, the guys Leo and Tino are sweet, they really want to help everyone to learn, they are so patient
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Olivier_d
Aug 10, 2024
VG experience - Excellent team, careful to everyone, spot is nice, black sand beach. it's been a pleasure to learn with them
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Evie_hk_v
Jun 29, 2024
Fun, fun and more fun! - The staff is very friendly. They put safety and enjoyment at the first place. The instructors are very competent and lovely, they truly contributed to make my experience in são Miguel special. You can't leave the Azores without taking a surf class here!
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Evie_hk_v
Jun 24, 2024
So much fun - It was so much better than I expected! It was so much fun and the instructor was really nice and helpful! It was my first surf lesson and for sure I will take more
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Johda1
Jun 19, 2024
Surfing 101 - We had a great time in the waves with our two knowledgeable instructors. The explanations and equipment provided were top notch.
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From $52
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).