Surf + SUP Schools
The Algarve has two coasts and they surf completely differently. The west, from Sagres up the Costa Vicentina, takes the full Atlantic and holds some of Europe’s most consistent beginner-to-advanced beach breaks. The south is gentler, with soft waves in winter and calm summer water that suits stand-up paddle perfectly, including SUP tours into the Ponta da Piedade grottos at Lagos.
Schools here run daily group lessons, private coaching, multi-day courses and full surf-camp weeks, with boards, wetsuits and insurance included. Winter is high season on the west coast; summer belongs to the south and to SUP.
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The operators
Algarve WaterSport
@algarvewatersport
All-inclusive water sports camp in Lagos since 2006, offering surf, kite, wing foil, windsurf, wake and SUP from one base.
Lagos Divers
PADI 5-Star IDC dive centre in Lagos, daily trips to Ponta da Piedade and the Ocean Revival wreck park, full range of PADI courses.
Moments Watersports
Jet ski, flyboard, wakeboard, SUP and kayak hire plus Benagil cave boat tours at Armação de Pera beach, behind the Holiday Inn Algarve.
Lagos Surf Safari
Portugal Sail and Power
RYA Accredited Training Centre at Vilamoura Marina since 2001: powerboat, motorboat, jet-ski and shorebased courses up to Yachtmaster.
Salty Wave Surf School
Eolis
Watersports center offering kitesurf, SUP and WingSUP lessons and rentals in the Algarve.
Flow Ferragudo
Bike and water sports rental shop offering kayaks, SUP boards, electric bikes and surf equipment in Ferragudo.
Algarve Kite Center
Kitesurf school on the lagoon near Lagos with lessons for all levels, plus wingfoil, windsurf and SUP.
Kiteschool Portugal
Ski Molhado
Algarviews
Small group kayak tours of the Benagil Cave and hidden sea caves, led by licensed kayak instructors Jack and Diogo.
Before you book
- Where should a complete beginner learn to surf in the Algarve?
- Sagres, Aljezur’s beaches (Arrifana, Amoreira) and Lagos are the classic choices. Schools pick the beach each morning based on the swell, so you learn on whatever wave is friendliest that day.
- Do I need my own board and wetsuit?
- No. Every school here includes board and wetsuit in the lesson price, and most rent equipment to independent surfers too. Just bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
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