Surf School & Lessons
in Lagos, Portugal
Are you dreaming about becoming a real surfer? Our team of certified, experienced and multilingual surf instructors will introduce you to the basics of surfing with the help of special surfboards and equipment at our surf school at the Algarve in the southern region of Portugal . We take you to surf beaches that suit your level of surf skills, famous surf spots like Arrifana, Monte Clerigo or Amoreira. During our surf lessons on the west coast of the Algarve, you will learn the basics about waves, currents, tides and equipment, and also how to correctly paddle and handle the surfboard in the water.
You will never forget the first wave you caught, your take off into your new water sports passion, surfing!
Surf lessons for all the levels
Beginner surf lessons
Were you thinking about surfing for a while? Join our lessons to learn everything about surfing! We take you to surf beaches that suit your level and make sure you will be comfortable catching your first waves!
Intermediate surf lessons
Are you working on catching green waves? Or working on bottom turns and getting speed on the wave? Our instructors will help you improve your technique!
Advanced surf guiding
We offer advanced lessons and surf guiding for independent surfers who want to catch bigger and more steeper waves in Algarve.Our surf instructors are looking forward to introducing you to different surf spots on the west coast between Lagos and Aljezur.
Our surf lessons in Lagos
At Algarve Watersport, we offer different types of surfing lessons to match everyone’s progression curve.
Each of the lesson types has its benefits and can be ideal for different people.
Group Lesson
Our standard lesson – you will be surfing in the group of 6 people per instructor.
Semi-private lesson
 Share the instructor with another student. Recommended lesson for kids.
Private lesson
 Learn basics and advanced techniques with the undivided attention of your instructor.Â
Where do we teach?
We take you to surf beaches that suit your level of surf skills, famous surf spots like Arrifana, Monte Clerigo or Amoreira. During our surf lessons on the west coast of the Algarve, you will learn the basics about waves, currents, tides and equipment, and also how to correctly paddle and handle the surfboard in the water.
Between June and August, we mostly surf on the west coast but sometimes we do use our spots close by in case of south swell.
LEARNING SURFINGÂ WITH US MEANS
Great Surf Spots
Our three surf spots in Arrifana, Amoreira and Monte Clerigo in Portugal offer the best conditions for surfing in the Algarve at every level.
Amazing Instructors
Our experienced and certified instructors with an ISA or FPS license will coach you and ensure you a great time on the water.
Surf Theory
At the beginning of the surf course, you will get to know the characteristics of the waves, currents and tides. Your surf instructor will also tell you the basics about the surf equipment.
Correct Technique
We will teach you everything about surfing in Portugal! At the end of the surf lesson, you will be able to paddle, take-off and dealing with the board without putting yourself or your surf mates in danger.
What our students say..
It was the Best experience. Emilio was the Best teacher, and surfing was incredible 😊 now, i’m in love with surfing
I thoroughly enjoyed the surf lessons, each of the 5 days we booked was a blast. Way more than I previously imagined was tought to me and I found a new hobby in surfing. Thanks to all of the people at the camp for the wonderful week, I look forward to seeing you all again, hopefully soon!
OUR PRICES
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SURF GROUP LESSONS
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SEMI-PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
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PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
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SURF GUIDING DAY TRIP PRICES
Group surfing lessons prices* for season 2024 (August prices)
* For kids prices please contact the office
PRICE INCLUDES
Full equipment
(board & wetsuit)
Approx. 2h surf-lesson
(1,5h in the water)
per day with certified instructors
Transfer between the
meeting point and the beach
Max 6 people
per instructor
5% discount for equipment
at kitesurfwake.com for students
PRICE INCLUDES
Full equipment
(board & wetsuit)
Aprox. 2h surf-lesson
(1.5h in the water)
per day with certified instructor
Transfer between the
meeting point and the beach
2 people per
instructor
5% discount for equipment
at kitesurfwake.com for students
PRICE INCLUDES
Full equipment (board & wetsuit)
Aprox. 2h surf-lesson (1.5h in the water) with certified instructor
Transfer between the meeting point and the beach
1 on 1 tuition
5% discount for equipment
at kitesurfwake.com for students
For Locals from Lagos concelho, we offer discounted surf lessons packages; more info here
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your little ones are warmly welcome from the age of 7, provided they are comfortable in the water, good swimmers, and able to speak English.
For children aged 7 to 12, we can only offer private or semi-private lessons (if you have two kids) to ensure they receive the best care and attention from our instructors, ensuring their safety.
Depending on their height and prior experience, we might be able to include them in a group lesson from age 10, though we still recommend private or semi-private lessons for maximum attention and enjoyment. To ensure smooth operations, we kindly request that children up to the age of 16 are accompanied by an adult. Our utmost priority is to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time and feels safe throughout the experience!
For Kids we also offer accommodation discounts so if you are planning family holiday in our surf camp please send us an request or email so we can prepare you a personalized offer.
The lesson times are solely determined by the waves and tides, and the duration of a trip is approximately 4-5 hours. As the wave and tide conditions are constantly changing, we will announce the exact meeting time at 18:00 the day before your lesson. Rest assured that we will schedule the lessons according to your skill level and the prevailing conditions. Our aim is to provide you with the best possible experience!
For logistics and safety reasons you can only use the equipment during our lessons.
The Surf conditions
- consistent all-year Atlantic swells
- lots of different beaches and reef breaks
- huge swell window at the south and west coast
- wind protected surf spots
A great number of beaches and wind-protected bays, the warm climate, and the consistent Atlantic swells make it a perfect all-year surfing destination. The summer is great for beginners and intermediate surfers because the waves are not as powerful. The winter is the best time for seasoned surfers as the ocean delivers strong winter swells, which result in wave faces regularly higher than 6-8 feet.
