Calhau Surf School is a surf school in Porto da Cruz, Madeira, Portugal, established in 2010 as the island’s first surf school. It offers surf lessons, equipment rentals, and surf-and-stay packages with hotel partners, welcoming individuals, families, and surfers with different experience levels. Lessons cover water safety, ocean awareness, paddling, board positioning, wave reading, warm-ups, and wave riding.

Afterward, students can review lesson photos and receive feedback to help improve their technique. The school’s team includes local and international surfing enthusiasts, certified surf instructors, and qualified water safety specialists. For visitors seeking a longer stay, surf packages combine instruction with accommodation, including options at partner hotels and guest houses.

Customers can also rent a surfboard without booking a lesson or holiday package. Located by the coast in Porto da Cruz, Calhau Surf School presents surfing as an accessible way to enjoy Madeira’s ocean, supported by instruction, practical guidance, and accommodation options