Shaka Surf School

Surf school Cascais visitors can find at Shaka Surf School is based at Praia do Guincho, close to the sand at Bar do Guincho facilities. The beach-side setting offers easy access to showers and restrooms, plus a lounge where guests can relax and socialise after their session.

Shaka provides private and group surf lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers. Sessions last around one and a half hours, combining surfing theory, dry-land technical explanations, safety guidance and practical training in the water.

Group lessons are limited to four students per instructor, while private coaching suits individuals, couples and families seeking tailored feedback. The school works with certified, experienced instructors who speak English and Portuguese.

Equipment is provided, including surf gear, boards and wetsuits, and insurance is included. Lessons are adapted to participants’ level and conditions, with a safe and fun learning environment as a priority.

Alongside lessons, Shaka Surf School offers kids camps, after-school surfing with pick-up, team-building days and rentals. It operates year-round at Guincho in Cascais and also at Costa da Caparica.