Golden sunset with surfers and birds in formation
Aerial ocean activities in Tarrafal
Surfer riding a wave in Tarrafal
Kabungo giving the shaka sign
Aerial kayak tour in Tarrafal
Big waves in Tarrafal
Underwater surfers with light rays
Snorkeling experience in Cabo Verde
Kids playing on the beach
Kabungo and student walking with boards along cliffs
Tarrafal · Cabo Verde

Surf Lessons &
Ocean Activities.

Surf lessons, kayak, snorkeling, boat trips & more — led by 3× champion Kabungo since 2005.

5.0 ★ on Google · 3× national champion · teaching since 2005

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Surf lesson in Tarrafal, Cabo Verde
Kabungo teaching surf in the water
Private surf session Tarrafal
Surf School · Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

Surf
Lessons.

From your first paddle to standing up — Kabungo is in the water with you the whole time. Small groups, real attention. No experience needed.

  • ✓ €40 per person
  • ✓ 1h30 in the water
  • ✓ Transport to the surf spot
  • ✓ All gear included (board, leash, rash guard)
  • ✓ Every level welcome — beginner to advanced
  • ✓ Reply in minutes via WhatsApp
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5.0 ★ on Google · 3× national champion · teaching since 2005

Beyond the board

Ocean Activities in Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

The ocean
has more to offer.

All activities leave from the same bay. Kabungo and his crew take you from there.

Kayak tour along Tarrafal coast, Cabo Verde

Kayak Tour

Paddle the coast. Discover hidden bays.

Snorkeling in Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

Snorkeling

Crystal-clear water. Swim with fish.

Boat trip from Tarrafal bay, Cabo Verde

Boat Trip

Bay cruise, snorkeling & BBQ at sea.

Fishing tour from Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

Fishing Tour

4 hours out. Keep what you catch.

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Born here

This beach
raised us.

A crew that lives and breathes Tarrafal. They know every wave, every current, every perfect moment of the day. You're not visiting — you're being welcomed.

3×National Champion
2005School founded
25+Years in the ocean

He doesn't teach surfing. He teaches you to read the ocean.

People say

What people
are saying.

★★★★★
Google Review

As good as it gets. I've surfed all over Africa — Liberia to Oman, Morocco to South Africa — and Tarrafal is top of the list. Great local crew, quality waves, and the vibe at Kabungo's Bar is from another planet.

John Holfmann
★★★★★
Google Review

Excellent fruit juices, and excellent caipirinha. Even a few dishes, these are very tasty. The staff is very kind and friendly, they made my holiday. Amazing place at amazing beach.

Peter Sklienka
★★★★★
Google Review

Super friendly place. Amazing cocktails, very decent snacks (pizza, burgers,…). Fairly priced. On the beach. Can't beat that in Tarrafal.

maique
★★★★★
Google Review

Excellent surf lesson with Kabungo. Dedicated, experienced, and very patient professionals. It was our first surf lesson and we were delighted. Kabungo knows the best spots for an excellent experience. If you're in Tarrafal, don't hesitate to try it! 5 stars is not enough to describe it.

Cristiano Ribeiro Matos
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"Learn to surf in one of Cabo Verde's best beaches."

Local · Authentic · Personal
The Ocean

Tarrafal has
waves for every level.

On a good day you'll understand why people come back every year. On any day you'll understand why Kabungo never left. The ocean here is alive.

Underwater light Tarrafal
Below the surface
Inside the barrel
Inside the barrel
Tarrafal waves
Tarrafal waves
Big waves Tarrafal
On a good day
The next generation

"This is where surfers are born."

Kabungo grew up here. These are his waters. Every lesson he gives is the same lesson the ocean gave him.

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From above

See the
whole picture.

From the air, Tarrafal is something else. A bay that holds the ocean's best moments.

Aerial surfer crystal reef
Crystal reef below
Aerial Tarrafal bay
Tarrafal bay
Aerial surfer carving
Surfing the coastline
Aerial coastline waves
Perfect conditions
Aerial dark wave
From the sky
Aerial Tarrafal
Santiago island
Aerial ocean activities Tarrafal
Ocean from above
Aerial snorkeling area Tarrafal
Snorkel reef
Aerial kayak tour Tarrafal
Kayak on the bay

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Kabungo Beach Bar, Tarrafal
Come for the surf

Stay for
the vibe.

Tarrafal is not just a beach. It's a way of living. Kids jumping off rocks. Sailboats in the bay. Cold drinks as the sun drops. You'll want to stay.

The beach bar is where the day finds its rhythm. Come even if you don't surf. Everyone belongs here.

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"You came to try surfing.
You'll leave knowing the ocean."

Kabungo Surf School · Tarrafal
Find us

We're at the beach.
Always.

Tarrafal Beach, Santiago Island, Cabo Verde. Find us where the waves break and the sun sets. Lost? Just message.

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