Surf Cascais // Surf School & Surf Camp - Lisbon, Portugal

What Surf Cascais // Surf School & Surf Camp - Lisbon, Portugal does

Surf Cascais is a privately-owned surf school and surf camp headquartered in Cascais, in the Lisbon metropolitan area of Portugal, founded in 2013 and led by David Moore as Founder and General Manager. The company delivers group and private surf lessons, surf coaching and guiding, equipment rental, and multi-day accommodation packages. It serves international individual travelers, families, Erasmus students, corporate groups, and intermediate to advanced surfers, with surf lessons conducted at three beaches — Carcavelos, Guincho, and Praia Grande — selected daily for optimal conditions, and a guiding service that extends across a 50km radius from Caparica to Ericeira.

The product set is anchored on per-lesson transactions (group lessons from 25 EUR, private lessons from 70-80 EUR), monthly recurring surf training programs, equipment rental on a usage basis (surfboard plus wetsuit from 25 EUR for two hours to 125 EUR for five days), and surf camp packages (255-370 EUR for 4-7 nights) that bundle the company's Surf Villa (six bedrooms in Murches), Surf House (three private rooms), and Cascais Center Apartment with daily lessons, yoga, transfers, and video/photo coaching. The business operates without proprietary technology, relying on the third-party bookinglayer.com reservation platform, a Wix-hosted website, and standard surf equipment (NSP and TORQ boards); no AI/ML capabilities, mobile application, or data flywheel are evident.

Revenue is generated predominantly through direct-to-consumer, one-time, and usage-based transactions via the company website, supplemented by direct corporate and private event bookings via contact forms. The business holds three regulatory certifications — Portuguese Surfing Federation (nº 336), Tourism of Portugal (Alvará nº 131/2014), and Captaincy of the Cascais Port — providing baseline legitimacy required to operate. Marketing is concentrated on Instagram, YouTube, TripAdvisor, Facebook, blog content, and organic search, supported by a 10-person team that includes multilingual instructors from Portugal, Australia, and Brazil. The company is bootstrapped, founder-controlled, and operates 365 days a year with seasonal pricing tiers.

Name

Surf Cascais // Surf School & Surf Camp - Lisbon, Portugal

Legal name

Surf Cascais

Website

https://surfcascais.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Surf Cascais is a privately-owned surf school and surf camp in Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal, delivering group and private surf lessons, coaching, equipment rental, and multi-day accommodation packages to international travelers, families, Erasmus students, corporate groups, and experienced surfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf School and Surf Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Tour Operators (561520), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

Keywords

• Surf school services
• Surf camp packages
• Surf lessons
• Surf equipment rental
• Surf holiday accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascais

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surf Lessons: Group and private surf lessons offered at various price points. Group lessons from 25-40 EUR per lesson depending on package size. Private lessons from 70-80 EUR. Includes equipment (board and wetsuit) and beach transfers.
2. Accommodation Packages: Surf camp packages combining accommodation with lessons. Packages range from 255-370 EUR for 4-7 night stays including shared or private rooms, daily breakfast, surf lessons, yoga sessions, and beach transfers. Custom packages starting from 90 EUR per night.
3. Equipment Rental: Surfboard and wetsuit rental services. Surfboard + wetsuit packages from 25 EUR for 2 hours to 125 EUR for 5 days. Individual boards from 15 EUR for 2 hours.
4. Surf Coaching & Guiding: Surf coaching sessions for experienced surfers with local knowledge guiding to best spots within 50km radius. Sessions from 80-100 EUR including equipment and transportation.
5. Surf Training Programs: Monthly surf training programs for independent surfers wanting progressive continuous learning with weekly video analysis. Two sessions per week at best spots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Surf Cascais provides certified surf instruction (group, private, coaching, and monthly training) at Carcavelos, Guincho, and Praia Grande beaches, alongside surfboard and wetsuit rentals and three accommodation properties (Surf Villa, Surf House, Cascais Center Apartment) bundled into surf holiday packages that include lessons, yoga, beach transfers, and video coaching. The business sells directly to individual travelers, families, students, and corporate/private groups visiting the Cascais/Lisbon area.

Product overview

Surf Cascais operates as a surf school and surf camp in Cascais, Portugal (the surf capital of Lisbon), offering a unified platform of surf instruction services and accommodation packages. The core offering consists of surf lessons (group, private, coaching, and training formats) at Carcavelos, Guincho, and Praia Grande beaches, complemented by three accommodation options: the Surf Villa (6 bedrooms in Murches), the Surf House (3 private rooms nearby), and the Cascais Center Apartment. These are bundled into packaged holiday offerings including the Classic Surf School Pack, Full Surf School Pack, Surf & Yoga Pack, Surf Rental Pack, Surf & eBike Package, and Custom Pack, which combine accommodation with daily surf lessons, equipment, and optional activities like yoga and video coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Surf Villa: Main accommodation property located in Murches, featuring 6 large bedrooms, shared and private rooms, kitchen, living room, bar, garden, swimming pool, and BBQ area. Packages include surf lessons, accommodation, breakfast, yoga sessions, and video coaching.
• Surf House
• Cascais Center Apartment

Products and services

• Group Surf Lessons Two-hour group surf lessons for beginners to intermediate surfers at Carcavelos, Guincho, or Praia Grande beach (selected by conditions), with a maximum of 5-6 students per instructor. All equipment (surfboard and wetsuit), insurance, and beach transfers are included.
• Private Surf Lessons One-on-one or small-group private surf lessons tailored to individual ability levels. Includes instructor attention, safety supervision, technique coaching, equipment, and insurance; available for families and small groups with custom scheduling.
• Surf Coaching Two-hour surf coaching and guiding sessions for experienced surfers, featuring local spot knowledge, photo/video material, and transportation to the best waves within a 50km radius from Caparica to Ericeira. Includes equipment.
• Surf Rental Surfboard (foam boards 6'0-8'6, epoxy NSP and TORQ boards 5'11-9'0) and wetsuit (3/2mm summer, 5/3mm winter) rentals available for 2 hours, full day, or multiple days.
• Surf Training Program Monthly progressive surf training program for independent surfers featuring two 2-hour sessions per week at the best spots, with video analysis and experienced coach guidance for continuous learning.
• Corporate and Private Events Tailored team building and private group surf experiences including corporate retreats, birthday parties, and bachelor parties, with custom packages for groups.
• Surf Villa Accommodation Six-bedroom villa in the village of Murches, 5 minutes from Guincho Beach, with 4 shared and 2 private rooms, fully equipped kitchen, living room with bar, garden, and swimming pool.
• Surf House Accommodation Three-private-room house a 5-minute walk from the Surf Villa in Murches, with air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, living room with terrace, garden access, and shared access to Surf Villa facilities.
• Cascais Center Apartment Third-floor apartment in Cascais center (Bairro do Rosário) with elevator, sleeping up to 4 people, double/twin bedroom, sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, marquise with ocean view, fast WiFi, cable, and Smart TV.
• Classic Surf School Pack 4 or 7 nights of accommodation with daily buffet breakfast, one 2-hour surf lesson per day (equipment and beach transfers included), video/photo coaching on Wednesdays, and 1-2 yoga sessions. Starting from 280 EUR.
• Full Surf School Pack Intensive package with 4 or 7 nights of accommodation and two 2-hour surf lessons per day, including equipment and beach transfers. Starting from 370 EUR.
• Surf and Yoga Pack Package combining daily 2-hour surf lessons with daily 1-hour yoga sessions, including equipment and beach transfers. Starting from 310 EUR.
• Surf Rental Pack 4 or 7 nights of accommodation with full-day surf equipment rental and beach transfers to the best waves. Starting from 255 EUR.
• Surf and eBike Package Package with daily 2-hour surf lessons and 1-3 eBike tours with guide Bica. Includes equipment and beach transfers. Starting from 340 EUR.
• Custom Pack Flexible multi-night package (minimum 3 nights) in any accommodation type, where guests choose activities including surf lessons, equipment rental, surf guiding, and yoga. Starting from 90 EUR per night; not available in high season.
• Surfing Days Multi-day surf packages with two 2-hour group lessons per day, all equipment included, and beach transfers from Cascais center. Available in 1, 3, or 5-day bundles.
• Erasmus and Student Surf Lessons Discounted 2-hour group surf lessons for university students with a valid student card. Includes all equipment and beach transfers from Cascais center. Priced at 25 EUR per lesson.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small group sizes of max 5 students per instructor ensure personalized attention
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Soul & Surf Sri Lanka: International boutique surf camp operator offering surf lessons, yoga, and accommodation packages to a similar international traveler segment. Comparable business model (accommodation + lessons + yoga) though operating in a different geography.
• Surf & Stay Cascais: Smaller surf school and accommodation provider in the Cascais region offering lessons and surf camp packages. Direct overlap on Cascais surf-holiday product but typically lower scale than Surf Cascais's multi-property setup.

Direct peers

• Ericeira Surf School: Long-established surf school in Ericeira (a World Surfing Reserve ~30 km north of Cascais) offering group/private lessons, surf camps, and accommodation packages to international tourists. Operates in the same coastal corridor with overlapping customer segments, multilingual instruction, and bundled surf-holiday packages.
• Dream Wave Surf School: Surf school based in Ericeira offering group and private lessons, surf camps with accommodation, equipment rental, and transfers. Direct competitor for international surf tourists on the Lisbon coastline with a similar bundled-package business model.
• Lisbon Surf School: Surf school operating out of Lisbon/Carcavelos — one of the same beaches Surf Cascais uses — offering group lessons, private lessons, and multi-day packages. Direct competitor for the day-tripper and beginner segment in Lisbon/Cascais.
• Peniche Surf School / Peniche Surf Co. Surf school in Peniche (about 1 hour from Cascais) offering lessons for all levels, equipment rental, and surf camp packages. Targets the same beginner-to-intermediate international and Erasmus tourist segment and overlaps on bundled surf holidays.
• Go Surf Lisbon: Surf school located on the Lisbon coast (Carcavelos/Cascais) offering lessons, rentals, and surf camps. Targets the same international, beginner-heavy customer base as Surf Cascais with comparable pricing and accommodation bundles.
• Waveriders Portugal: Surf school and surf camp in the Cascais/Lisbon area offering lessons, accommodation packages, and equipment rental to international visitors. Competes head-to-head on the Cascais surf-school market with similar product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Lapoint Surf Camps: Norwegian-founded international surf camp operator running surf-village destinations across multiple countries (including Portugal). Larger brand with broader geographic footprint; offers surf lessons, accommodation, and packages at scale — competes for the same inbound surf tourist but with a wider portfolio.

Others

• TripAdvisor Experiences (Cascais surf listings): Distribution platform that aggregates Cascais-area surf school listings and drives booking referrals. Relevant as both a marketing channel (where Surf Cascais already has a presence) and an indirect competitive surface against peer schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA_xu1o1w3lNmyV_QlYflVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/surfcascais
• Instagraminstagram.com/surf.cascais
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surfcascais

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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