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: 1 day x 2hr lesson Or 3 day x 2hr lesson
- 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.
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!
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Know Before You Go
- 1 day x 2hr lesson = Please note €10/person is the deposit only, and you have to pay €55/person balance at the meeting point
- No shows or cancel the tour within 48hr will be charged in full amount of the tour price
- 3 day x 2hr lesson = €30/person deposit, and €150 balance at the meeting point
- 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)
- Bring sunscreen, swimming gear and a towel
- Detailed information about the surf school, including local telephone numbers and addresses, are included on your confirmation email
Meeting Point
Algarve Surf School
Algarve Surf School, Portugal
34 reviews for Beginner Surfing Lessons from Sagres
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Joey
Great way to try surfing for the first time. Highly recommended! Good instructors and we had an amazing time, wish we could do more lessons!
Sarah Coleman
The surfing lesson was fantastic! The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made everything easy to understand for beginners.
Karen
The meeting point was easy to find and the beach was beautiful, with perfect waves for learning. I felt safe and supported the whole time, and by the end, I was actually standing up!
Naomi
The beginner lessons are great, and it really improves my skills and could stand up for some seconds finally!