7 Surf Lessons in Brazil to Build a Day Around

1.Rio Surf Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Meet Gabriel and the One Carioca Day team in Barra da Tijuca for a four-hour surf lesson shaped around the day’s waves and your ability. You’ll warm up, practice the pop-up on sand, surf with supplied gear, and finish at a beautiful Rio viewpoint. Groups are limited to six.

“They adapt to your surf lessons and try to give you the best experience. The instructor was always there to help and give you a little push so you can catch as many waves as possible”

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2.Rio Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Meet in Barra da Tijuca, then follow your instructor to Rio’s best surf conditions for the day. Gabriel, Emiliano, or another trilingual local guide teaches beginners and supports experienced surfers during a 90-minute session. Finish with a scenic stop rarely included in standard Rio tours.

“We had an amazing lesson! Gabriel and his team were very helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend to those who would like to try surfing in Rio”

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3.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Meet Surf Matrix at the yellow tent on Arpoador Beach for a one-hour lesson in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll learn board position, paddling, standing up, and ocean safety on the sand before practicing in the water with a class tailored to your level.

“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”

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4.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Meet a local surf instructor in Copacabana or Ipanema for a one-hour lesson covering warm-ups, standing on the board, sea safety, and riding waves. Group and private classes are available in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Equipment is provided, but confirm the meeting details and bring 200 reais per person.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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5.Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet your qualified instructor at R. Amaro Coelho in Barra da Lagoa, collect a board and wetsuit, learn surf theory and safety, then spend about an hour practicing waves at Barra da Lagoa Beach. The class suits beginners and offers tips for more experienced surfers.

“It was a great trip. The teacher was extremely nice and competent. He thought us everything from the ground up and made it a fun experience to be a part of. We actually surfed a few waves within ten to twenty minutes. Also, something positive to note, I, as a heavier man (105kg on 185cm) was easily incorporated. They had a wetsuit in my size as well as a fitting board. So don't be discouraged by that, this class was for everyone in my experience.”

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6.Surfing Lesson with Sea Wolf

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Meet at Sea Wolf Surf Hostel in Barra da Lagoa for a 90-minute beginner-friendly surf lesson. Your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking instructor supplies the board and wetsuit, teaches safety and technique, and keeps the group to five people.

“Super cours pour débuter à pratiquer le surf. Un prof super patient et qui prend le temps avec chaque élèves d’expliquer les choses à corriger ! Je recommande vivement”

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7.Surflessons and surfcoach.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $90

Meet CADES coach Henry or another Portuguese, Spanish, or English-speaking instructor for a focused surf lesson in Rio. Beginners get warm-up, sea reading, and 50 minutes in the water. Intermediate and advanced surfers add filming and video analysis. Boards, wetsuits, transfers, and showers are included.

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