Tiki Surf Academy
Surfers at Praia da Fonte da Telha

Catch your first wave with Tiki.

Small groups, friendly coaches and good vibes on the Caparica coast. All levels, all smiles.

Tiki Surf Academy

The real surf spirit.

We want to share the true spirit of surfing with you! We bring professionalism, safety, great equipment — and above all, a spot in our family.

We're a team of dedicated pros and we invite you to listen to what the sea has to teach. Our goal: you arrive as a stranger on our beach and leave as part of our family. You'll feel the vibe flowing through you.

Adventure

Some feelings can't be put into words — they're felt in the water! What are you waiting for? Come and adventure with us.

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Pickup points

We're based on Costa da Caparica and Fonte da Telha.

Can't make it to the beach? Don't worry — we come to you.

  • Pragal
  • Corroios
  • Cacilhas
  • Trafaria

These are our pickup spots. Find the closest one and we'll meet you there!

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Surfers who found their stoke.

Real words from the people who paddle out with us every season.

Franck & Christophe

Franck & Christophe

Students · France

We had an amazing experience with Rafael and Vitor as coaches! Very patient and caring surfers. Both really took the time to explain the techniques, how to read waves, how to improve. We 100% recommend and would go back there for lessons! Thanks for helping us in our surfing quest — see you soon.
Nuno Santos

Nuno Santos

Parent · Almada

After almost a year of lessons our 8-year-old Kiko has grown at so many levels — in surfing, but also as a person. The people here are 5 stars: no one is just another paying number. The vibe is relaxed but professional, a mix we love. The most important opinion is Kiko's — and he answers with a huge smile: "INCRÍVEL".
Tijn Lucassen

Tijn Lucassen

Visitor · Netherlands

Loved the service. I was on vacation in Portugal and didn't know the ocean, so I had to learn how to surf here. The instructor helped me understand how the waves worked and how to surf on new boards. I learned a lot in 3 days! Would recommend 10/10.
Isabel Vilão

Isabel Vilão

Gifted lesson · Lisbon

I booked a surf lesson for my niece as a birthday gift. I was a bit nervous because she's 8 and doesn't know how to swim — but I was so pleasantly surprised: she loved it and the team inspired full confidence! Thank you, she's already asking when we're going back. And we will!
Lara Silva

Lara Silva

Student · Caparica

I started training with Rafael a month ago and I'm already seeing progress — we have in-water coaching and sessions with wave footage to review. The vibe is great and the camaraderie between students makes all the difference. Everything you need to keep improving!