Surf School in Madeira
Balanced groups, certified instructors, personalized feedback and a strong focus on your safety in every surf lesson.
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The Madeira New Wave was founded in order to provide a unique and refreshing experience to everyone interested in Surf, Bodyboard and Yoga. The contact with the sea and with oneself is the number one motto. If you are curious to try other nature sports, Madeira New Wave has well-established local partners that can provide you with those services.
Carina Carvalho, Head of a Bodyboarding School since 2010, offers you professional coaching and specialized training sessions. She is involved in several local projects and is actively engaged in introducing Bodyboard to the new generations of athletes and students.

Carina Carvalho - Madeira New Wave CEO
- Regional Bodyboard Champion, Madeira (2007-2016)
- 4th national and 6th European (ETB) positions in the 2013 bodyboarding championships; 13th position in the 2015 World Tour and 12th in the 2016 world tour (APB)
- Degree in Sports Science – Physical Education and School Sports since 2003 (FMH)
- Surf coach certified by the Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS) since 2010, CTD nº: 22288
- Sports management in Surf, Bodyboard and Stand-Up Paddle events in Madeira Island (2014-2017).
RNAAT nº 291/2018
Our Surf Services
Group Surf Lessons
Learn alongside other surfers in a fun and supportive environment.
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Surfboard Rental
Quality surfboards available for visitors exploring Madeira's coastline.
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Porto da Cruz
Surf & Bodyboard Lessons + Surf GuidingSurf lessons and surf guiding from our home base on Madeira's north coast.
Seixal
Surf & Bodyboard LessonsSurf lessons near one of Madeira's most scenic north coast locations.
Paul do Mar
Surf GuidingSurf guiding focused on wave quality, local knowledge and daily conditions.
Ribeira da Janela
Surf GuidingFlexible surf guiding with access to multiple south coast surf areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your surf lesson in Madeira.
We focus on maintaining balanced group sizes to create a safer and more personalized surf experience. Our instructors provide individual attention and guidance throughout the lesson, helping every surfer feel comfortable, supported, and confident in the water.








