Porto da Cruz Breaks: Board and Wetsuit Rentals from Calhau Surf School

PORTO DA CRUZ SURF FIELD GUIDE

Porto da Cruz Breaks: Board and Wetsuit Rentals from Calhau Surf School

Madeira Calhau Surf School offers surfboard and wetsuit rentals for half-day, full-day or week-long sessions at nearby breaks; this guide lays out rates, spots, and on‑site facilities.

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Porto da Cruz Breaks: Board and Wetsuit Rentals from Calhau Surf School.

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On the eastern shore of Madeira, Porto da Cruz and its neighboring beaches serve up consistent Atlantic energy and a straightforward rental program from Madeira Calhau Surf School. Rent a board alone or pair it with a wetsuit for half a day, a full day, or an entire week, and use the school’s beachfront changing rooms and fresh-water showers at the end of your session—an uncomplicated way to get on the water whether you’re learning or chasing local peaks.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Multiple local breaks — Alagoa to Seixal
THE SPOTS

Multiple local breaks — Alagoa to Seixal

Rentals cover sessions at several nearby surf spots, including Alagoa, Maiata, Machico and Seixal Beach, giving surfers options depending on conditions and ability.

Flexible half‑day, full‑day and week options
THE RATES

Flexible half‑day, full‑day and week options

Choose from half-day, full-day or one-week rentals; rates vary by package—board-only and board-plus-wetsuit prices are listed for each duration so you can match time on the water to your plans.

Beachfront base with changing rooms and showers
THE FACILITIES

Beachfront base with changing rooms and showers

Calhau surf school runs its own on‑beach facilities, including a changing room and a fresh-water shower available at the end of sessions—handy for returning to town after a day in the surf.

What the day feels like

What the rental experience feels like

The process is deliberately simple: pick the rental length that fits your itinerary—half day, full day or a full week—decide whether to add a wetsuit, collect your board from the school’s beachside base and head to the sand. The setup supports both newcomers and experienced surfers seeking local breaks and comes with basic on-site amenities to rinse off and change after your session.

Multiple local breaks — Alagoa to Seixal

THE SPOTS

Multiple local breaks — Alagoa to Seixal

Rentals cover sessions at several nearby surf spots, including Alagoa, Maiata, Machico and Seixal Beach, giving surfers options depending on conditions and ability.

Flexible half‑day, full‑day and week options

THE RATES

Flexible half‑day, full‑day and week options

Choose from half-day, full-day or one-week rentals; rates vary by package—board-only and board-plus-wetsuit prices are listed for each duration so you can match time on the water to your plans.

Beachfront base with changing rooms and showers

THE FACILITIES

Beachfront base with changing rooms and showers

Calhau surf school runs its own on‑beach facilities, including a changing room and a fresh-water shower available at the end of sessions—handy for returning to town after a day in the surf.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental suits — and who might want something else.

1
BeginnersAppropriate for beginners who need a simple way to access boards and wetsuits for short sessions; the rental options include half-day and full-day choices that work around lessons or practice time.
2
Experienced surfersSeasoned surfers can grab a board for a half-day, full-day or an entire week to chase conditions at Alagoa, Maiata, Machico or Seixal Beach without hauling gear from home.
3
Day trippers and visitorsHalf-day and full-day rentals make it easy for visitors staying in Porto da Cruz or nearby towns to fit surfing into a single-day itinerary.
4
Week-long explorersWeekly board (and board+Wetsuit) rentals are available for travelers spending longer on the island who want reliable access to gear for multiple sessions.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

You can rent a surfboard and optionally a wetsuit from the school; bring swimwear and a towel. The school provides changing rooms and a fresh-water shower at the end of sessions.

Rates & Durations

Half-day and full-day rentals are available, as well as 1-week rentals. Price examples: Surf Board Half Day €25; Surf Board + Wetsuit Half Day €35; Surf Board Full Day €30; Surf Board + Wetsuit Full Day €40; Surf Board 1 Week €140; Surf Board + Wetsuit 1 Week €190.

Facilities & Logistics

Calhau surf school operates its own beachfront facilities with a changing room and a fresh-water shower available after sessions, simplifying gear drop-off and post-surf routines.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What rental durations are offered?

Rentals are available as half-day, full-day or 1-week options.

What are the prices for board and wetsuit rentals?

Examples: Surf Board Half Day €25; Surf Board + Wetsuit Half Day €35; Surf Board Full Day €30; Surf Board + Wetsuit Full Day €40; Surf Board 1 Week €140; Surf Board + Wetsuit 1 Week €190.

Which surf spots can I access with a rental?

Rentals are used at several nearby beaches, including Alagoa, Maiata, Machico and Seixal Beach.

Are wetsuits available with rentals?

Yes; rental packages are offered as board-only or board-plus-wetsuit for half-day, full-day and one-week durations.

Does the school have facilities to change and rinse off?

Yes; Calhau surf school has its own changing room and a fresh-water shower at the end of the session.

Who operates the rentals?

Rentals are provided by Madeira Calhau Surf School.