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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I had an amazing day with Niels. A great surfer and an even better person, willing to help and boost the experience to its highest potential. He perfectly know Algarve´s... read more spots and allways ready to give you his best smile&advice. Apart from this, a great writer 🙂
Whitout any kind of doubt, I will repeat.
Alejandro
August 16, 2022Niels was a perfect guide. He picked up my group in Lagos with all of our equipment and took us to an incredible beach a short drive away. He knew... read more the exact waves we were looking for and got us out before the crowds came. He was also a wealth of information and was very interesting to talk to. I hope I’ll be back to this area to enjoy another day with Niels.
June 20, 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 1, 2021 -
Neils is totally dedicated very enthusiastic surf guide who will simply find you the best waves available within say 30 minute drive of Vila do Bispo. He takes your... read more level, wave period, swell size, wind speed and direction all into consideration and can supply equipment too. He also has wealth of local knowledge on all local services.
May 1, 2022Thanks for the photos Niels and thank you for some amazing days! So grateful for all the waves we scored, your awesome guiding and good company! And pastel de natas... read more not least really hope we make it down here again. We will hit you up for sure ️️️️
October 4, 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, 2022 -
Niels is a quite nice guy and a reel good surfer 🏄🏼♂️ Although i went just for one day surfing with him, he showed me a perfect spot for my... read more skill level. All in all got some really good waves and had an awesome time. Definitely recommend go surf guiding with him - especially if you are new to the spots on the Algarve. Ps: He also organised a board and a wetsuit for me 🤙🏼 Cheers Michael
April 1, 2022I echo all the other positive reviews on this page with GUSTO! This is a ruddy fantastic way to find out where to surf in the algarve. Getting... read more up early and out there before the masses. Nils rented me a board and suit every day that we went out and let me keep them until the next day so if I wanted to paddle out again it was all good. But best of all, Nils is an outstanding dude. He has crazy energy + enthusiasm for the sea, so do yourself a favour and be guided by Nils! Safe brother, see you soon!
June 1, 2021In 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