ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
At Carcavelos Surf School we live and breathe surfing every single day. We were the first official surf school at Carcavelos Beach, founded in 2001, and since then we’ve helped thousands of surfers — from kids catching their first wave to adults improving their style.
More than lessons, we offer a complete surf experience in Lisbon: freedom, energy, ocean vibes and a true surf lifestyle.
We’re certified by the Portuguese Surf Federation and Tourism of Portugal, which means you’ll always learn with qualified, passionate surf coaches.
Meet our surf instructors in Carcavelos
At Carcavelos Surf School you’ll learn with certified surf instructors, recognized by the Portuguese Surf Federation, with years of experience in teaching and coaching.
Our team mixes passion for the ocean with technical know-how, making sure you surf safely, have fun and progress at your own pace.
Here you won’t just find coaches — you’ll find mentors who’ll be with you in and out of the water.
Pedro Elias
Surf Manager
Degree in Marketing Management at the Portuguese Institute of Administration and Marketing, Post Graduation in Surfing by the Faculty of Human Motricity, Level 3 Coach Course of the Portuguese Surfing Federation, Diploma of Rescue Swimmer and First Aid, athlete with more than 20 years of experience of which 8 on high competition and many trips around the world.
Some titles achieved over the years:
– Top 16 in the National Circuit
– Top 8 in the European Professional Circuit (3rd place in Hossegor – France)
– 2 Champion Titles in the Portuguese Cup
– National University Champion
– Champion titles in clubs: Carcavelos (APSSOC), Costa da Caparica (ASCC), Praia Grande (ASLS), Fonte da Telha (CFT), Sesimbra (SCS).
Pedro Carichas
Professor
Graduated in Philosophy from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, acquired the taste and practice of surf at a young age.
The FPS grade 1 Surf Coach certification was obtained through the Surf and Performance course at Universidade Lusófona.
An avid lover of sports with board, in particular the skate where he excelled early, having covered the first national championship that had been in 2nd place.
Always very cheerful and educated, he loves not only to teach, but also to learn something about the students, transmitting and enriching their culture as his own.
Pedro Soares
Coordinator
Degree in Applied Mathematics from the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon, Post Graduation in Surfing by the Faculty of Human Motricity, Level II Coach Course of the Portuguese Surfing Federation, athlete with more than 25 years of experience and 15 as a professional high competition surfer and many trips made all over the world.
Some titles achieved over the years:
– European Champion in Clubs Cup
– Top 10 in the National Circuit
– 4 National Titles of the Portuguese Cup
– 2 National Titles in the Club Nationals
– 8 Titles in the Carcavelos/Cascais Circuit
– Some titles and finals in different clubs and events: Circuito da Caparica, Sesimbra, Fonte da Telha, Guincho, S.Pedro, Praia Grande, Costa do Sol, Peniche, Areia Branca, Nazaré, Algarve, Porto, S.Torpes, Cape Verde Inter-Islands, National University Circuit.
José Agostinho "Tony"
Surf Coach
It was on Carcavelos beach, 36 years ago, that he fell in love with surfing. As a young man he competed for the Carcavelos club, but competition was never his passion. In addition to his experience as a surf coach, he also did freediving training at Wavecrushers.
But surfing isn’t his only love! Zé also loves to spend his time diving and traveling in his motorhome.
And it is with great good humor, a sense of humor and a free spirit that he welcomes our students and provides them with an unforgettable surfing lesson.
Nuno Alves
Surf Coach
Degree in Marketing and Advertising.
Postgraduate in Communication and Image.
Postgraduate Degree in Surf (Faculty of Human Motricity 2010)
Level 1 Coach Course (Portuguese Surf Federation 2004)
Level 2 Coach Course (Portuguese Surfing Federation 2021)
He started skating in the late 80s.
The passion for waves emerged in the 90s, in Carcavelos. He entered competitions, but free surfing won his fascination.
Collaborated in surf clubs and organized events, worked in several companies, brands and businesses related to surfing.
In his many years of contact with surfboards, he improved his taste for boards with a history, of different shapes and colors. Nowadays, she likes to vary her surfing between different boards, from fish, singles or longboards.
As a surf coach, he likes the evolution of his students and pushing for the best surf in each one, meeting people from all over the world and sharing experiences.
He currently resides in Belém and, whenever he can, he likes to escape to Ericeira or Sintra.
He likes traveling and his favorite places are Bali, Maldives, California, Hawaii and the Basque Country… and he hopes to fulfill his old dream of going to Australia.
He is always ready for programs with family and friends, enjoys good music and a dinner accompanied by a good glass of wine.
Many hours on the water, smiles and fun… the rest comes in addition, with work and dedication!
Daniel Santos
Surf Coach
Born in Carcavelos, Daniel began his journey at sea at the age of 11 with bodyboarding. Over the years, he stood out in the competition, becoming National Club Champion for Quinta dos Lombos, alongside our coordinator Pedro Soares as team mates. In addition, he won 3rd place individually in the National Club Championship and another 3rd place in the National Bodyboard Championship in Cape Verde.
Since 2007, he has dedicated himself to teaching surfing, having obtained the Level I Coach diploma. Passionate about the sea in all its forms, he enjoys other hobbies such as fishing and diving, in addition to having worked as a lifeguard on several Portuguese beaches, including Praia Grande and Costa Vicentina.
With a calm, patient and motivating personality, Daniel makes a point of providing his students not only with technical development, but also with moments of pure fun. In the sea, he feels at home and has one goal: to become the complete Aquaman!
