Our Approach
Feel Free Surf School has been helping individuals progress their surf skills and develop their style since 2011. We specialize in classic surf and longboarding techniques, helping beginners with learning the basics and more advance surfers to develop their cross-step and nose riding.
We believe that surfing aligns our mind, body, and spirit in harmony with the ocean and surrounding nature.
Community is at the core of who we are at Feel Free. By combining connection to self, the ocean and each other, we provide an intentional experience for beginners to advanced surfers where catching waves is only the beginning!
Surfing as a Parallel to Life
Surfing can be a reflection of how we approach life. Don’t look down, stand up. Be straight and pull your shoulders back. Look where you want to go. Have a goal. Step by step. Wait for the right timing before reacting. Be patient. Live in the present. Respect who is around you. Mistakes are your friend. Don’t take things to seriously. Be aware. The last wave of the session can be the best wave of your life, so stay positive. Avoid the screen and enjoy more nature.
Our Classes
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Group Classes
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Surf Camps
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Private Lessons
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Surf Skate
Our Locations
Carcavelos
Costa da Caparica
Guicho
What People Are saying…
“A truly excellent surf school! Francisco is an outstanding instructor with a lot of experience and dedication. Students – whether kids or adults – receive valuable tips that really help improve their surfing. Thanks to the small group sizes, the lessons are very personal and intensive, and you get a lot of value for a very fair price.”
— Markus K.
“We came back to Feel Free Surf School after an amazing experience two weeks ago — and it was just as great the second time! Francisco and his team are incredibly kind, competent, and full of positive energy. Everything is perfectly organized, communication is smooth, and they always pick the beach with the best conditions, balancing fun and safety.”
— Ben B.
“You'll initially come for the waves, but you'll keep coming back because of the community.”
— Ryan L.
“I had the best experience with this surf school! These are the kind of people who truly live for surfing, it’s part of their soul and you can really feel it. I had so much fun! The atmosphere was super chill, yet at the same time very responsible and well organized.
Francisco is an amazing person and instructor, just like the whole team.”
— Anhelina V.
Our Coaches
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Francisco | Founder & Coach
Francisco is the founder of the school. A family man with a lot to share about life and surfboards. He loves classic and alternative surfing. He is passionate about details, in the nicest of ways :) He will pay attention even to your pinky finger not being extended enough if he thinks it will improve your performance and style. He is the 7:00 am regular coach because he loves sunrises and beating the crowds!
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Joana | Coach
Joana is one of the feel free "flags". She is a sweet coach, very patient and she has an eye for the details. Small details make the difference right?! Joana surfs with a lot of style and ensures that you will to! In addition to being a surf coach, she is also our surf skate expert. When she is not in the water or surf skating, she is studying Naturopathy. A true combination of mind, body and spirit!
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Frederico | Coach
Frederico is a happy human. He is always smiling and super positive, which makes him one of the nicest coaches around. One of a kind!! He is just finishing his physical education courses and is really passionate about health, inspiring those around him. In addition, Frederico is a semi professional hockey player!
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Luis | Coach
Luís is super friendly and has a high level of patience and empathy. This helps him to be in tune and understand what students are feeling during the classes at every moment. He is currently studying engineering at the university. He teaches surf lessons in between studying, time with family/friends, and his own surf sessions.
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Miguel | Coach
Miguel is a cool, strong, and calm coach, which provides a lot of assurance and confidence for students while they are in the ocean. In addition to surfing, Miguel is also an amazing bodyboarder! Miguel is currently studying agricultural engineering at the university.
