Ragtag
The Ragtag crew in the lineup at Carcavelos at sunset

Your surf life
in Lisbon
starts here.

Carcavelos | Caparica | Sundays | 10am

What we do

Everything you need
to surf more

Six simple reasons to show up more often, meet the same faces, and make Lisbon feel like your surf home.

Group Surf

Come down and meet people to surf with on Sundays and in your own time.

Surf Fitness

In-person surf strength, mobility and yoga sessions on the beach, expert-led to keep you in ship-shape.

Coffee & Acai

Ragtag is as much about community as it is about the surf. Stick around and build your surf crew.

Lessons & Rental

Get discounts on beginner-to-advanced lessons, boards and wetsuits with Ragtag membership.

Physical Hubs

Showers, board storage and a place to hang out in Carcavelos, Caparica and more.

Events & Trips

Exclusive and priority access to Ragtag surf trips and events.

Never surf alone

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A surfer carving a clean blue wave
Who we are

Find your crew
by the ocean

Ragtag is a community surf club for Lisbon. We make it easier to surf consistently, train for the sport, access local spots, connect with the local surf culture and actually know the people you see in the lineup.

Ragtag foundersRagtag Surf Club was founded by Jack & Martha. Two surfers who moved to Lisbon, discovered a rich surf culture and community and wanted to make that accessible to more people like them.
A regular crewSame beaches, weekly rhythm, same faces. Beginners, improvers and advanced all have a place to show up.
Everyone's welcomeRagtag Surf Club is, by definition, a beautifully mismatched group. Whether you were born in Lisbon or moved here yesterday, you are equally welcome.
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A surfer dropping into a clean Carcavelos wave
Membership

Become a
founding
member

We're kicking off Ragtag as a Sunday club based at the beaches around Lisbon. As we grow, more locations, days and sessions will be added.

Full membership coming soon. Free sessions through the summer.

Every month you get

  • 4× surf strength, mobility & yoga sessions
  • Discounts on local surf shops, cafes and restaurants
  • Access to showers, changing & board storage
  • Discount off surf lessons (beginner to advanced)
  • Discount board & wetsuit rental
  • Post-surf hangs, with coffee & acai available nearby
  • Priority access to surf trips & events

Coming soon

  • More days, sessions & locations
  • Surf trips — Portugal and beyond
  • Events, BBQs & parties
  • Daily surf-fit classes & tailored surf strength & mobility programmes
  • The Ragtag surf appThe digital hub for the club. Set your ability and location, chat with other members, organise your own sessions and transport, and get club updates.
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The rhythm

Every Sunday
built around
conditions

Starting every Sundays at 10am, more days to come!

10:00
We meet
Carcavelos at 10am is our default. But if waves are better, for example, at Caparica at a different time, you get the call in the week.
01
Surf
Good waves? We paddle out by level and keep the group visible in the lineup.
02
Train
Flat or messy? We switch to surf fitness, mobility or yoga on the beach.
03
Hang-out
Grab a coffee or acai nearby and play your part in building a strong surf community.
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A yellow longboard in the sand
Save the date

Our next
session:
Sun 9th August

Join us at Caparica for a surf-yoga mobility session, lessons if you need them, then grab a coffee or lunch after. Come down, surf together and help shape the ragtag crew.

DateSunday 9 August 2026
Time10:00
WhereCaparica — exact spot sent when you join
CostFREE
What
  • Lessons, surf together
  • Surf-yoga mobility session
  • Surf hub access and facilities
  • Grab a coffee or lunch after
  • Discount on lessons and board rental
BringYourself. We'll sort the rest.
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FAQ

Good to know

Where and when does Ragtag Surf Club meet?

Carcavelos or Caparica, every Sunday at 10am (or earlier if the surfs better then). More days and locations are coming as the club grows.

Do I need to be able to surf already?

No. Beginners, improvers and advanced all have a place — we paddle out by ability, and switch to surf strength, mobility or yoga on the beach when it's flat.

Do I need my own board and wetsuit?

No. We partner with local surf schools that rent a range of boards and wetsuits. When you sign up for the tester session or membership, we'll email you to understand what you need and get you booked in.

How much are lessons and board rental through the club?

Lessons start at €35, including a board and wetsuit, and go up based on the instructor and equipment you choose. Board rental starts at €20.

What should I bring to the first session?

Just yourself. We'll sort the rest.

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