Enjoy Surf School

Enjoy the Nature, Enjoy the Ocean, Enjoy your Day

Surf the Best Waves in Santa Cruz and Peniche

Enjoy Surf School was founded in 2017 by Gonçalo Cunha, an experienced local surfer and instructor, and Ida Svendsen, who fell in love with Santa Cruz and its natural beauty.

Driven by their shared passion for the ocean, they created a surf school that combines Gonçalo’s expertise and local knowledge with a welcoming environment, offering unforgettable surf experiences for all.

  • Surf lesson in Santa Cruz with a woman catching a wave, as a surf instructor and child observe nearby, beginner-friendly surf coaching.

    Surf Lessons

    Group lessons for fun or private coaching for faster progress—perfect for all levels to catch waves and improve skills!

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  • Group of surfers and instructors from Enjoy Surf School preparing gear next to surf vans on a coastal road near Santa Cruz cliffs.

    Surfskate Lessons

    Improve your balance, surf technique, and style on land with our surfskate lessons—perfect for all levels!

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  • Stacked surfboards in various colors at Enjoy Surf School in Santa Cruz, ready for surf lessons and rentals.

    Surf Rentals

    Top-quality surfboards, softboards, and wetsuits at the best prices in town, with a wide variety of options to suit your surf needs.

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  • Surfer running on the beach in Santa Cruz under cloudy skies, carrying a surfboard, part of an early morning surf guide session.

    Surf Guide

    Discover and surf the best local spots with our expert surf guide—available for full or half-day sessions tailored to your adventure.

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See What Our Surfers Say: Real Reviews, Real Experiences

  • "Amazing experience!! These guys had me up on the board in the first hour (...) My 9-year-old was up and surfing the first day! Great fun for the whole family!" - Nicholas

  • "We had a great first ever surfing lesson with Gonçalo! (...) He was patient and encouraging, and my nephew managed to get up a few times!” - Ross

  • "We (...) had three wonderful surfing lessons at Enjoy Surf School and were very impressed by the friendliness, competence, and great care. Thumbs up!" - Helmut

  • "We so enjoyed our lessons with the guys at Enjoy Surf School. They were helpful, encouraging, and extremely patient; it made our vacation a real surf experience." - Taz

Get in touch.

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to us! Whether you’re looking to book a surf lesson, plan a birthday party, or organize a teambuilding event, we’re here to help you create unforgettable moments in the waves.