Windsurf School Lagos
What to Expect
Sessions run on Alvor Lagoon — flat water, shallow, with the Algarve’s consistent thermal winds. We brief you on shore, fit equipment, and you’re in the water within 20 minutes of arrival.
- Instructors assess your level before you touch the water
- Beginners: balance, stance, power control, first tacks
- Intermediates: harness, footstraps, water-start, gybes
- Sessions run mornings (beginners) and early afternoons (intermediates)
- All equipment fitted on-site — no experience with gear needed
- VDWS-standard methods throughout
Where We Teach
Alvor Lagoon
15-min drive from Lagos · Primary windsurf spot
A tidal lagoon protected from Atlantic swell, with flat water and consistent thermal winds that build from mid-morning and hold through early afternoon. Shallow enough to stand in everywhere, clean sand bottom.
No chop to fight, no current, no ocean confusion. You rig on the beach, walk into flat water, and focus entirely on technique. This is why progression in Lagos is faster than on open beaches.
- Flat protected water — no swell or ocean chop
- Consistent Algarve thermal wind from late morning
- Shallow throughout — always easy to recover
- All levels taught simultaneously in separate groups
Sessions are timed around the best wind window on the lagoon. Exact times are confirmed the evening before — you always know the plan before you arrive.
What do guests say about the windsurf school?
I came as a complete beginner and by Friday I was sailing upwind comfortably. The instructors were incredibly patient and the small group made all the difference.
The Alvor Lagoon is perfect for learning. Flat water, warm sunshine, and the instructors really knew how to spot what was holding me back. Gybes sorted by day 4.
Best windsurf school I’ve tried. Small groups, VDWS-certified instructors, and the lagoon is absolutely ideal. I progressed more in 5 days here than in two previous attempts elsewhere.
Windsurf Lesson Prices 2026
Group Lesson
- 2.5-hour session on Alvor Lagoon
- All equipment included (board, sail, harness, wetsuit)
- VDWS-trained instructor
- Beginner or intermediate group
- Daily rate drops from day 3 onwards
Semi-Private Lesson
- 2.5-hour session, smaller group
- More instructor attention per student
- All equipment included
- Good for friends booking together
- Daily rate drops from day 3 onwards
Private Lesson
- 2.5-hour session, fully dedicated
- All equipment included
- Instructor adapts 100% to your technique
- Video analysis available on request
- All levels & goals
Group lesson sliding scale — the more days you sail, the lower the daily rate
| Day | Group rate |
|---|---|
| Day 1 & 2 | €90 |
| Day 3 | €80 |
| Day 4 | €80 |
| Day 5+ | €70 |
| 5-day total | €410 |
We split beginners and improvers into separate groups, so you always sail with people at your level.
No need to do it all in a row. Book 5 days and use them across your stay. We pick up exactly where you left off each time.
Book Group LessonsLooking for accommodation too? The Windsurf Camp includes 7 nights at the Kitehouse, all equipment, and 5 days of instruction — from €945/week.
All lessons include: windsurf board, sail, harness, wetsuit, and lagoon access.
Windsurf for kids and teenagers
Windsurf is one of the sports that really rewards younger learners — the mechanics click fast, and kids who start early often surpass adult beginners within a few sessions. We run dedicated windsurf school sessions for children and teens with instructors trained to work with younger riders.
Sessions are structured by age group, keep ratios small, and use equipment sized for kids. It’s a good activity on its own or as part of a family trip to the Algarve.
Windsurf School for Kids →
