Portugal is an ideal surfing destination. The huge coastline, both West and South, and beaches with several orientations make Portugal a surfing paradise. This half day of fun in the waves will show you the best of surfing in the Algarve.

About this activity

Sagres Beginner Surfing Lessons

Duration: Half Day
Guide language: English, Portuguese
Mobile Ticket
FREE cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start of the activity
Certified Surf Instructors

Highlights

Tuition with Certified Surf Instructors
The waves along the Algarve coast suit surfers of all levels. We’ll teach you how to surf in 1 day
This surfing experience takes the full day
On request, we can provide beach transfer from the centre Sagres (€5 extra/ ride)
Our instructors are some of the best and most experienced in Portugal
Sagres Beginner Surfing Lessons is the best choice for beginners who want to learn surfing

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Full Description

If you’re traveling in Lagos or Sagres and want to learn how to surf, this Beginner Surfing Lessons are the best choice for you!

The surf school in the Algarve that will show you the best of surf Algarve was founded in 1996. In fact, it is one of the most successful and popular surf schools in Europe.

Meet us at the beach or catch a ride in one of our surf vans to the West coast of the Algarve. Your best choice to discover the best of surfing from Sagres!

This is a fun, safe and inexpensive way to try out surfing. We’ll take you to the best beach according to the weather and wave conditions. Most likely we’ll go surfing at Praia do Amado. We’ll take into account your level of experience as this surfing experience is suitable for several levels of experience.

Once you arrive at the beach, we’ll choose the best wet suit and board for you. Then, we’ll warm up and do a beach class to learn some techniques for paddling out, getting on your board, standing up and about safety too. You’ll have the chance to practice in the water.

LESSON PLANS:

BEGINNER LEVEL

Safety rules
Body surf
Stand up techniques
Proper surfing position
Walking on the board
Front-side and backside turning
Simple element of ocean knowledge

The white water/ broken waves is the best environment to learn and improve quickly. You shouldn’t head for the green waves if you’re not confident with the above techniques. Remember: be a beginner; don’t be a kook!

Lesson format: morning or afternoon lessons (2 hour session). Board, wetsuit and sport insurance included during the lesson.

Student to instructor ratio: 8

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Safety rules
Surf break functioning
Spot analysis
Paddling techniques
Turtle/Eskimo roll
How to catch a green wave
Applying basic techniques on green waves
Angle take off
Surfing etiquette

Plenty of practice, complemented by all the theory and safety that you need to become a responsible and competent surfer. The board you are allocated will be determined the instructor.

Lesson format: Not as strict as the beginner level, we’ll try to get you in the water when it’s good and do the theory before, after or in between the surf sessions. Board, wetsuit and sport insurance included during the lesson.

Student to instructor ratio: 8

Learn how to surf today!

Includes

2hrs surf lessons in/out of the water
Meet, greet & suit up at the beach
Surfboard and wetsuit rental
Internationally certified surf instructors
Sports insurance

Know Before You Go

Please arrive at the meeting point at 10:30am or 14:45
Please note that 9€/person is deposit, and you have to pay 51€/person balance at the meeting point
No show or cancel the tour within 48hr will be charged in full amount of the tour price
Bring sunscreen, swimming gear and a towel
You must know how to swim
If you’d like to use the beach transfer (5€/person), let us know the location (centre of Sagres)
Detailed information about the surf school, including local telephone numbers and addresses, are included on your confirmation email