Surf Guide Algarve keeps throwing sh*t at the wall
We all know the famous saying, throw enough sh*t at the wall and eventually something sticks. Currently the Algarve is getting blasted by swell after swell. Like mentioned many times before, big waves do not always mean good waves down here. Yet we score some back to back, near perfect moments. Beliche and Zavial are the obvious beaches to score good waves, but with enough size not many others are dumb/brave enough to join in. Enjoy how Surf Guide Algarve goes extra hard and eventually manages to make something stick.
Perfect surf with the most beautiful photographer
Could today be the day? Possibly this question is the most prominent one on a surfers mind on a day with a promising surf forecast. Careful do, we all know what happens with high expectations. Instead of keeping the hopes down we arrange miss Surf Guide Algarve to join the mission with the camera. She has about 40 minutes time, with the 16 second swell that will be about two sets of surf. Waves do not disappoint at all. Surfing hard, slowing down a bit more for every barrel… Our photographer is stoked, says she has some incredible shots, however it does not work to see the pics on the screen… Somehow the camera shot everything in pitch black, not a single picture can be saved. Story of a life of a surfer…
There is a Kelly Slater in all of us
Altogether we are chasing the most useless thing on planet earth. Standing on a bit of salt water while balancing on a piece of foam. In the meantime we are taking ourselves really serious in doing so. Some people actually get really good at it. Even dough we will never even come close to the actual magic the pros do on a wave, we all can feel Kelly Slater on some moments. Og surf guide algareve guest showing one of these moments above. By and large a really good day, but the next day will likely be in our minds a bit longer. Zavial absolutely firing on all cylinders. Big, scary and empty. Time to pull the mini gun from the wall and step things up a little bit.
Sometimes you just need to put your head down and Go
Mister partner in crime gets changed into his wetsuit but decides to shoot a couple of pictures before paddling out. Armed with a 7ft mini gun I really go out to catch the biggest wave out there. Normally there are boogieboarders and core-lords that make sure they are on that wave. Right now with no one out, it is all me and the waves. First wave is on the camera and buddy paddles out together with three pro dudes from Vissla. Instantly the level gets elevated, I need to be more critical where to sit and what waves to paddle for. At one moment the biggest set of the day approaches. Since I am further out then the rest I happen to be in the spot. Vissla dude calls BORA BORA! Head down and go. Waves do not get better and I decide to call it for today. Only to find out that one of my earliest surf buddies stands on the beach and captures this incredible moment.
