Oporto Surfcamp

I went on holiday to Oporto Surf Camp for the first time when I was 15 years old, together with my family. It completely made me fall in love with surfing and with the surf camp. Pedro created something very special and unique here. Oporto Surf Camp is a place where you don't just come for a holiday, but a place where you become a part of the family. On top of that, you spend hours in the ocean and have unforgettable parties. Trust me, you will not find this experience very soon at any other surf camp. Now I'm living my dream, working here as a surf instructor!

Pedro started surfing about 30 years ago in the North of Portugal. His parents always took him and his brother on holiday to Peniche where he saw people surfing for the first time and he got very curious. It’s now 9 years ago that he started Oporto Surf Camp. After working many years as a surf teacher and helping organizing surf championships in Portugal, he wanted to show and share the great uncrowded waves in the North of Portugal with others. When you give surf lessons it’s great to see the happiness of the guests when they catch their first waves.

At first, Jan came to Oporto Surf Camp as a guest through mutual friends of the camp. During his stay, he fell in love with the vibes, the ocean and surfing. The small crowds, friendliest locals, good food, cheap beers, and fisherman’s parties... No wonder he stayed around after his first visit. Now, Jan is very excited to spread the hype as a surf teacher this summer.

João is a local who grew up in Esmoriz, spending most of his time in the ocean. He started with bodyboarding as a kid, then switched to surfing as an adult and never looked back. João was a lifeguard for seven years at most of our surf spots and is still a member of the Sea Rescue Team of Esmoriz, so you can rest assured about your safety. João also took a gap year to travel the world, discovering a passion for exploring and meeting new people. This led him to join Oporto Surf Camp, where he combines his love for surfing and travel, doing what he loves, where he loves, with the people we love.