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Cabedelo Live the Cabedelo Way

Surf. Flow. Belong.

Certified instructors and a maximum of 4 surfers per coach for personal attention, safety, and progress.

We offer private or group coaching for all levels. Fully equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable surf experience!

Surfing right in Cabedelo beach, Figueira da Foz, Portugal.

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Waves Surf Starts Here

Find Your Flow in the Water

Our surf classes are led by professional coaches focused on helping you truly progress—with structured training, personalized feedback, and a clear path to improvement. It’s more than just fun in the water—it’s about mastering your surf skills with expert guidance.

Beginner Lessons

Learn how to paddle, pop up, and ride whitewater safely. Focus on balance, board control, and building confidence in the ocean.

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Intermediate lessons

Improve take-offs, start turning, and ride along the wave face. Learn bottom turns, basic cutbacks, and better wave reading.

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Advanced lessons

Refine shortboard maneuvers like top turns, floaters, and cutbacks. Focus on speed, flow, and style in more powerful waves.

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Our Team Head Coach

Meet Our Founding Team

Nuno Henriques

Surf School Owner

Certified Surf Coach by the FPS (Portuguese Surf Federation) with 14 years of experience in the ocean and at Alaïa Bay Wavepool. Passionate about delivering progress, safety, and good vibes for every client.

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Beginner surf group warming up on the beach before a lesson in Portugal

Students learning to pop up on surfboards during a beach session

Surf instructor guiding students into the water at Figueira da Foz surf school

WaveRiders surf students practicing paddling techniques in small waves

Group surf lesson in the ocean with certified instructor at WaveRiders

Happy surfers posing after their first successful session in Portugal

Students stretching and getting ready for their surf lesson on the beach

WaveRiders Collective surf coach giving tips during a small group class

A beginner surfer catching their first wave at Figueira da Foz beach

Surf students walking with boards toward the ocean during a sunny day

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"Exceptional Coaching: The instructor was not only highly experienced but also attentive and genuinely fun to learn with."

5/5

Luis Samudio

"Nuno is an amazing instructor! So attentive and patient. I was falling every single time and he kept helping me to get up with really good pointers and I managed to get some waves!"

5/5

Kesha Omarali

"Nuno was the one who taught me surfing and shared his love to the ocean with me. I greatly appreciate his teaching skills, his great humour and just being a wonderful person."

5/5

Joanna Krawczyk

"The gear is very good and the coaching is excellent. Nuno is probably the nicest and funniest coach I've ever had. He gives very good advice and has enabled me to make rapid progress :)"

5/5

Celine

"One of the most beautiful experiences made here in Portugal and especially with a Coach so kind and caring that helps you in everything"

5/5

Francy Russo

Great surf school, Nuno the coach was amazing, we already feel like professionals 🤙🏼"

5/5

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Registration License: nº 708

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