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Practical reading before a first surf lesson around Lisbon and Cascais.
NewsThe 2026 men's national surf title will be decided at the Bom Petisco Peniche Pro, the fifth and final event of the Liga MEO Surf, from 30 October to 1 November. Only Francisco Ordonhas, the reigning champion and ranking leader, and Guilherme Ribeiro, champion in 2022 and 2024, can still win. In the
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NewsAustralia's Molly Picklum and America's Griffin Colapinto won the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2026, the 10th stop of the WSL Championship Tour (CT), held at Supertubos, Peniche. The finals took place on 23 October. Of the five Portuguese surfers competing, none made it past the quarterfinals.
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TipsSoftboard, mini-malibu or shortboard? How to choose a first surfboard, what size and volume to look for, when to change, and mistakes to avoid before you buy.
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TipsLearn to read a wave forecast: swell height, period and direction, wind and tide, and how to pick the right time and peak.
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NewsWhy Praia do Norte has giant waves, when the season runs, how tow-in works, where to watch safely, and what the records say.
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TipsCannot stand up on the surfboard? The 5 most common take-off mistakes, and exercises to fix them on the sand and in the water, so you catch more waves.
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TipsGot your first surf lesson coming up? See how a 2-hour lesson works, what to bring, what to wear and how to prepare so you can make the most of every minute in the water, even with no experience.
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TipsGuincho, Carcavelos or Sintra? Find out which beach to choose for your first surf lessons based on your level, the tide and the wind, and how we choose the best spot for each lesson at Origem Surf School.
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TipsPaddling, take-off, core, legs, mobility, skateboarding and breathing: a weekly plan of 30 minutes a day to catch more waves and avoid injury.
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TipsWho has priority on a wave, what a drop-in and snaking are, how to paddle out through the channel, and the ten unwritten rules for sharing waves safely.
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Tips3/2, 4/3 or 5/4? The right wetsuit thickness for each month on the Lisbon coast, how it should fit, what to buy first, and how to care for it.
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TipsFrom age 5, with a ratio of 1 coach to 3 children. What surfing gives children, what to ask of a school, and signs a child is ready.
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TipsSwimwear, sunscreen, water and little else. What to bring, what to leave at home, and how a first surf lesson actually runs.
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TipsPrices for private lessons, group lessons, packs, monthly plans and clinics in 2026, what is included, and how to choose the option that is worth it.
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TipsAutumn, winter, spring or summer: waves, wind and water temperature on the Lisbon and Cascais coast, and when it is worth learning.
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TipsCarcavelos, Guincho, Praia Grande, Poça or Caparica? A guide to the beaches near Lisbon for a first surf lesson, and what makes each one suitable for beginners.
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TipsTechnical terms, everyday words and borrowed words from surfing, so you can get to know the culture, the sport and how surfers live.
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TipsSafety first. Before you learn to surf, learn the basic beach rules: flags, swimming areas, lifeguards, and why you should not underestimate the sea.
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TipsWhy the choice of technical equipment matters for correct, safe surfing, so that you can learn and progress.
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TipsMost surf historians agree that the ancient Polynesians, in particular Tahitians and Hawaiians, were the first to ride waves.
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TipsThe importance of teaching in child and youth sport, and the coach's work in an athlete's social and sporting development.
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TipsAthletes need enough energy to keep the weight and body composition that suit training for their sport.
Read articleTipsWhat beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers work on, from softboards and safety to the outside, the duck dive and pre-competition.
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