Beginner Surf Lesson at the Beautiful Algarvian West Coast

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Lagos, Portugal

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’ve always wanted to surf or if you have but you’re still a beginner, you could benefit from this Western Algarve Coast Surf Lesson from Lagos. In this surfing class, our experienced instructor will guide you step by step on how to stand up on the board and ride the waves with confidence and control.

Learn to surf on a beautiful beach like Arrifana, Monte Clerigo, or Amoreira
A guide teaches you the very basics of surfing
Modern wetsuit and surfboard rental provided for light traveling
Transport from our HQ to the beach included for a stress-free lesson.

What's Included

Wetsuit, Board
Transportation from our HQ to the beach

Bottled water
Snacks
Hotel Pick up

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Algarve Watersport Kite- Surf- Windsurf School and Camp
AWS Surf Camp Villa, Estr. da Albardeira, 8600-302 Lagos, Portugal
We will meet at the Surf Camp Algarve Watersport. Just walk into the office and get registered there. Please note that meeting times are subject to change due to always-changing wave and tide conditions and will only be announced the day before the lesson, usually around 6 PM.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

04/04/2026 - 11/01/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 380 reviews

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Bad communication

Amanda_T, Aug 2025

It is a good experience, however the company communication is very bad. They changed the time of the activity from 8:00 to 10:00 but didn't inform me. Only next morning they said it would be later. Woke up early for nothing.

Perfect day!

Andreas_S, Jun 2024

I think the lesson and the build up was fantastic! Ansan and Emilio (instructors) did great teaching us the basics of surfing and had awesome energy! We met at the sport center and got a lift to the beach 45 mins away. Surfing at a beautiful beach with great waves. The meeting time was 10.30 but we didn’t start the ride to the beach until 11.15 so that could have been a little more effective. I really recommend this course to everyone who is looking for a surfing experience. I never tried before and think it was awesome!

Amazing first surfing experience!!

Ingy_E, May 2024

Loved this experience! The meeting point was at a camp that seemed really cool. We went to a gorgeous beach - transportation is provided but you are free to take your own car. Communication on WhatsApp was great and everyone was super helpful. Our instructor, Noemi, was so kind and patient with our group of beginners! She challenged us and gave us helpful pointers while being super encouraging. Loved it all and would definitely go back!

Beginner lesson :D

Jenny_H, Apr 2024

Wonderful experience! Big up to Emil! who made the lesson fun, even those moments when it was a little tricky. Lovely atmosphere :)

Fantastic day

Gayle_D, Aug 2023

Had a fantastic day learning how to surf with Ansan and Alex, they had great knowledge of surfing and were great at explaining the techniques. Would definitely recommend

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Woopwoop! This sounds just awesome! We are more than happy you enjoyed the session with us and can't wait for another surf with you! Thank you very much! :)

BE CAREFUL - MUST READ

Nicholas_D, Jul 2022

Didn’t go to this event. The company didn’t communicate until the evening before the lesson and provided no information on where to meet. When purchased I was under the impression they’d provide transportation but that was incorrect. Not to mention, the company changed the time of the lesson from a morning time to an evening time (9AM originally was pushed out to 4:30PM) which made things difficult as my friends and I had plans for the evening prior to the change (plus they didn’t inform me until the day before…) Viator wouldn’t provide a refund for this either, thus my reason for not recommending this event. I wasn’t asked to do this, but my friends were under these same circumstances with the inclusion of the surf company requesting that they bring €175 cash to the event which was very strange considering we all paid for this lesson in full. This company felt ill prepared, lacked communication, and seemed a little scammy, especially considering Viator won’t give a refund if you don’t cancel at least 24 hours prior to the event (Which my friends and I wouldn’t have done because the company only communicated within that 24 hour period. STRANGE STRANGE STRANGE)

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We are very sorry for your bad experience. In the confirmations we do tell that we only plan the lessons the day before, and the morning time is just a usual timing, not confirmed. We need to do this to be able to provide the best conditions for every level, so the students can have the most fun. :) We cannot predict nature, unfortunately. The payment is an automatic message as well that just shows you how much your course is, as you booked through here, of course we know about your payment, we did not try to scam. I hope you enjoyed your holiday besides all the uncomfortable feeling. We are of course happy to refund you, seen as you didn't receive your paid service. Please get in touch with info@algarvewatersport.com, so we can sort this out. Wishing you the best!