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Mother and son surf-off in Sagres Tonel with Surf Guide Algarve

Tonel Sagres surfer girl with surf guide algarve

Mother and son surf-off in Sagres Tonel with Surf Guide Algarve

A touch of offshore wind, a waist-high wave and good sandbanks. What more can a surfer ask for? An empty line-up? What about a complete empty beach? Surf Guide Algarve once again rocks up as the first ones on the surf spot. And looking at the waves, we are not a second early. A clean surf is always kind of special. Especially if you can share it with the most stoked surf-mother in the world joined by her son. (Who is on fire this morning on his SouthPoint Malibu.) A true surf-off in Sagres Tonel. 

first one out surf guide algarve on Tonel Beach in sagres
first one out surf guide algarve on Tonel Beach in sagres

Only one out

It has something to do with ´thinking out of the box´, combined with about seven years of reading the forecast. Mix in a bit of luck and you surf all by yourself. I share the first hour and half of the session. Where is the surf photographer when you need one? I take a wave in and grab my camera. If you want something done, you sometimes need to do it yourself. 

sagres tonel empty waves surf guide algarve
sagres tonel empty waves surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfing clean wave with surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfing clean wave with surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfing malibu with surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfing malibu with surf guide algarve

The best waves go unridden

You can have the wave of the day. But the best waves always go unridden. It is like a rule from mother ocean. That does not mean we can not enjoy them. Here are a few good examples. 

sagres tonel surfing set wave with surf guide algarve
Almost at the good spot, just a little bit surprised by the set. The best wave goes unridden
clean surf tonel sagres surf guide algarve
All morning long there is only one breaking like this on that spot. Mother ocean showing her sense of humor.
Tonel Sagres surfer girl with surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfer girl with surf guide algarve
Tonel Sagres surfing clean wave with surf guide algarve.
Tonel Sagres surfing clean wave with surf guide algarve.

Book now

Surf Guide Algarve is only a small organisation. We hold true to our own values and do not want to grow.. When we take our maximum amount of guests to the beach (3) it already feels like a lot. Therefore we prefer private or semi-private sessions. If you want to join us for a session, do not wait too long with a reservation. Before you know we are full and you miss out 😉 Hope to share some salt water with you one day sooner or later! 

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