Tarrafal · Cabo Verde

Surf.
Chill.
Live it.

The waves here are real. The instructor was born here. The bar is right on the sand.

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Kabungo Surf School Tarrafal Cabo Verde

More than a lesson.
A feeling.

Born in Tarrafal in 1979. First touched a surfboard in 1999 — and never left the water. He built this school from nothing, because he believed Tarrafal's ocean could change people's lives. It changed his.

Not a franchise. Not a package. Just Kabungo, the sea, and you.

"Discovering surfing was the best thing that ever happened to me.
It changed my perspective on life."

3× Cape Verde national champion. Founder of the Kabungo Surf School since 2005. Tarrafal born and bred.

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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.

National Champion
2005School founded
25+Years in the ocean

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

Beginner surf lesson
01 Beginner Lessons Most popular

Your first
wave.

Start safe, start right. Ocean reading, paddling, popping up — all in a fun environment with Kabungo by your side. No experience needed. Zero stress.

€45 per person · 1h30 in the water · transport included Book This →
Surf lesson in the water
02 Kids & Families

Growing up
on waves.

Kabungo has a gift with kids. Patient, playful, and deeply connected to this ocean. Watching a child catch their first wave is something you'll never forget.

€45 per person · 1h30 in the water · transport included Book This →
Private surf coaching
03 Private Sessions

Just you
and the ocean.

One-on-one with Kabungo. Whether you're a beginner wanting fast progress or an experienced surfer wanting to push your limits — this is where it happens.

€45 per person · 1h30 · one-on-one with Kabungo Book This →
Beyond the board

The ocean
has more to offer.

Every activity leaves from the same bay. The one you can already see from the bar. Kabungo and his crew take you from there.

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Kayak
Kayak Tour 1h 30 · guided
€35 /person
Kayak Rental 1h 30
€20
Water Sports
Snorkeling 1h · guided
€35 /person
Bodyboard Lesson 1h 30 · gear included
€30 /person
SUP Tour 1h 30 · guided
€30
Pedalo 2h · max 4 pax
€20 /person
Boat Trips
Boat Trip 2h · scenic coast
€40 /person
Fishing Tours

4 hours out. Whatever the sea gives you.

Fishing Tour 4h · solo
€120
2 people 4h · per person
€90 /person
3 people 4h · per person
€70 /person
4 people 4h · best value
€55 /person
Equipment Rentals
Surfboard Wetsuit & board · 2h €23
Bodyboard Wetsuit & board · 1h 30 €25
Snorkeling Gear Mask & fins · 2h €15
Paddle Board Board & paddle · 1h €20
Kayak Single or double · 1h 30 €20
Pedalo Max 4 pax · 1h €30

All bookings via WhatsApp. Groups welcome.

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People say

Real words.
Real people.

★★★★★

I was terrified of the ocean. Two hours with Kabungo and I was standing on a board. He's patient, funny, and genuinely cares. Best moment of our whole trip.

Sofia M. — Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★

The bar is a hidden gem. We stumbled in after sunset and stayed three hours. Food was fresh, the music was perfect, the view is unreal.

James R. — London, UK
★★★★★

Kabungo knows this ocean like the back of his hand. My kids caught their first waves here. A memory for life. We're already planning to come back.

Amina K. — Paris, France
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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

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Kids surfing 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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