At the right spot at the right tide
with Surf Guide Algarve
Surf Guide Algarve
You can find surf in the Algarve year round, 360 days per year. Perhaps the waves are not always perfect, but they are there! For this reason it’s one of the most popular European surf destinations. Of course, the warm, sunny weather, stunning surroundings, friendly Portuguese locals and amazing food help as well.
The Algarve surf beaches are spread out over the south and west coast and navigating them can be tricky. Some people drive around all day but never arrive at the right spot, at the right time because they don’t have any local knowledge.
And that is where we come in.
Surf Guide Algarve
Surf Guide Algarve is founded by Niels Labruijère. He moved to the Algarve a few years back with three goals: surfing, surfing and more surfing. He paddles out almost every day of the year and knows the Algarve inside out. The tidal differences in this part of the world are huge. No wonder that it makes a big difference to surf a spot on a low or a higher tide. The sandbanks are changing all the time. You simply need local knowledge and a very good understanding from the different forecast models to score waves in the Algarve.
Niels is here to help other surfers find their way and be at the right place, at the right time. Or: ‘ At the right spot at the right tide.’
Surf Lessons
Beginner Lessons
Advanced surf lessons
The basics of surfing are for most pretty quick to learn. Get a good few days of white water training and you’ll pop-up like a pro. At least, that’s what you think than. Once you made it past the white water, learned how to duckdive. Take waves front and backside. Know and respect the surf etiquettes. All off a sudden you are years in the game and your progress is only going up ever so slowly. Do you really want to take your surfing to the next level? Book an advanced surf lesson. With video analyses and the eye of an (qualified) experienced surf coach you will know how to improve your surfing.
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Surfskate lessons
Longboard lessons
Do you want to learn how to cross step? Or do you want to know how the fin placement will change the feel of your longboard? High end surf coaching specially for longboarding. The coach will guide you from a gracefull glide-in take-off to how to walk to the nose. Please note that you need to have the basics sorted before you can attend one of these lessons.
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Surfguidealgarve on TripAdvisor
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Super good choice for anyone who can surf independently but just wants to make the most out of a surf trip to the algarve. With the numerous spots around, it... read more is hard to know which spot works best on a given day or what are the potential hazards. With Niels, this is no problem and I was able to focus on just surfing and improving. Besides providing really good surf guiding, Niels is a super friendly and social person and it is fun to chat with him, drive to the spots or get a café after surf 🙂 100 % recommended!
December 1, 2020I highly recommend Niels as a surf guide in the Algarve. We had the pleasure of using his services twice and were impressed by his knowledge and expertise both times.... read more He has a deep understanding of the local surfing spots and always recommends the best times to surf at each location. Niels is an enthusiastic and energetic guide who knows his way around the area, which saved us a lot of time and effort in researching. His passion for surfing and his commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience make him a top-notch surf guide.
February 1, 2023In short: Swell and wind conditions were very challenging but I scored more great sessions with fewer people (often alone!) and muuuch less time driving around that I would have... read more with Niels. I have been to the Sagres area several times already but this time was the first time with Guiding through Niels. I know the area a little bit but there are just so many elements to take into consideration (swell, direction, wind, tide, crowds) to find a good place to surf. On past trips I have had good sessions but also a very high share of mornings driving around, checking everywhere and then going back to the first spot (at this time then usually more crowded and not as good anymore). Traveling with my family I need to be more “efficient”. With Niels you get to the best spot on that day - and have an amazing and super fun time. I’ll definitely go with Niels again on my next trip and can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who wants to score!
May 1, 2022 -
I have only the best to say about Niels' surf guiding.
I spent 1 out of 4 weeks Portugal in the AIgarve. I was working remote and wanted to... read more go surfing as much as possible. However my time was limited, since i had to squeeze in my sessions between work. I am a mediocre surfer and didn't know the area. Hence i didn't have time to scout 5 spots before hitting the water. Thank god i found Niels and his guiding service which was exactly what i was looking for. Niels took a group (allways limited to 3 pax) to locations that suited our abilities. Mostly we even surfed in an almost empty line up. I had an amazing time and Niels is just great fun to hang out with. I can only recommend hitting Niels up once in Algarve!
February 28, 2022Going surfing with Niels is an absolute blast! He always manages to find the right spot for your abilities - great waves without the crowds. Moreover he is just brilliant... read more to be with in the water, full of positive energy and just a really nice, cool guy. Add to that that he is really helpful with everything from tips for second sessions to restaurants, there is really no better way to go surfing in the Algarve!
February 1, 2022Niels is a great guy and a very knowledgeable and experienced guide.
We did several sessions together and each one was a real standout!
I cannot recommend Niels' service... read more highly enough! The Algarve is not an easy area to figure out if one does not know the spots and conditions well. Having Niels to help made what would have been an average trip an unforgettable experience with beautiful spots off the beaten track and awesome surf conditions.
Apart from his local knowledge Niels is a highly skilled surfer who is happy to give advice during the sessions.
I will happily use Niels' service again during my next trip and recommend him to everybody who is looking to explore the Algarve coastline.
April 12, 2021 -
I had the best week with Neils. Very professional, super friendly, with all the local knowledge you need for your surf trip. Highly recommend his service. Gergo
May 25, 2021I can only chime on on all the five star reviews before - Niels knows where to go, beating the crowds and even at the otherwise busy SW Algarve we... read more had the spots often to ourselves. On top, he really shares the stoke and cares about his guests having a good time. And when Piri Piri, the little doggie who feriously guards the items left hat the beach makes friends with you, you feel you are part of an awesome team 🙂
March 27, 2022I have only the best to say about Niels' surf guiding. I spent 1 out of 4 weeks Portugal in the AIgarve. I was working remote and wanted to... read more go surfing as much as possible. However my time was limited, since i had to squeeze in my sessions between work. I am a mediocre surfer and didn't know the area. Hence i didn't have time to scout 5 spots before hitting the water. Thank god i found Niels and his guiding service which was exactly what i was looking for. Niels took a group (allways limited to 3 pax) to locations that suited our abilities. Mostly we even surfed in an almost empty line up. I had an amazing time and Niels is just great fun to hang out with. I can only recommend hitting Niels up once in Algarve!
February 1, 2022