Schools & rentals · Silver Coast
Surf schools, camps & board rental in Santa Cruz
Everywhere we list to learn, stay or rent gear here, grouped by type. Placed by hand, on merit, never for payment.
Surf schools
Atlantic Coast Surf School
A certified surf school based between Santa Cruz and Praia Azul, on a long open stretch of the Silver Coast that is quieter than Ericeira and Peniche.
SurfTsunami Surf School
A surf school on Praia de Santa Cruz started by two local surfers, with certified instructors and a team that spans coaching, physiotherapy and health. Weekly programmes or single lessons.
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Praia Azul
A fairly quiet beach break just south of Santa Cruz. Best on a west to north-west swell with an east wind, with a reef section that works at mid tide. Sources say waist high to double overhead.
IntermediatesSummer and autumnSanta Cruz
A long, open beach between Peniche and Ericeira, with tall rock stacks offshore and a spread of peaks. Exposed and consistent, quieter than its famous neighbours, and it works for every level depending on size.
All levelsYear-round; autumn and spring the pick for size without the winter crowds elsewhereSanta Cruz Surf schools, camps & board rental in Areia Branca Surf schools, camps & board rental in Ericeira See the full directory