Moana Surf School.

Surf school Cascais visitors can find at Moana Surf School, based at Praia do Guincho on Estrada do Abano. Operating since 2003, this family-focused school welcomes children from age five, beginners, families, groups and surfers looking to develop their skills at Guincho and Carcavelos beaches.

Lessons are available in small groups or as private one-to-one coaching, with certified instructors and teaching in English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, French and Russian. The school also runs kids’ surf camps during school holidays and summer breaks, designed around games, ocean confidence and safe coaching.

For groups, Moana organises surf experiences for hen and stag weekends as well as corporate team-building events for 8 to 300 people. Custom programmes can combine surf lessons with activities such as hiking, horse riding and yoga, alongside beach challenges, dinners or sunset drinks.

Guincho Beach provides a wide sandy setting with nearby facilities including a beach bar, restaurant, showers, WC, surf shop and ATM. Door-to-beach pickup can be arranged from Lisbon, Cascais, the airport or hotels, making it easier to plan a day by the Atlantic.