Tagged: beginner
22 posts about beginner.
Offshore vs Onshore Wind for Surfing: A Simple Guide
Offshore vs onshore wind for surfing: cross-shore basics, how breeze shapes waves, summer sea breezes in Portugal, and simple wind-strength guidelines.
What Surfboard Should I Rent? A Guide for Every Level
How to choose the right rental surfboard for your skill level. Soft tops, funboards, and shortboards explained — with our recommendations for Aljezur conditions.
Wave Priority Rules Surfing: Who Has Right of Way?
Wave priority rules surfing explained: who has right of way at the peak, snaking, dropping in, paddling out in crowds — plus Aljezur lineup practical tips.
Understanding Tides for Surfing: Charts, Springs & Aljezur
Understanding tides for surfing: spring vs neap, sandbars, reading charts, tide tips for beaches near Aljezur, and apps surfers use on Portugal’s west coast.
Surf Slang Glossary: Terms Every Beginner Should Know
Surf slang terms glossary from barrel to wipeout: clear definitions of lineup, offshore, duck dive, goofy, close-out, and more — plain English for beginners.
Surf Safety in Portugal: What Every Surfer Needs to Know
A practical guide to staying safe while surfing in Portugal. Rip currents, beach flags, right of way, emergency numbers, and Costa Vicentina-specific advice.
Surf Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Surfer Should Know
The essential rules of surf etiquette explained clearly. Priority, dropping in, paddling out, sharing waves, and how surf culture works in Aljezur and beyond.
SUP Aljezur: River Paddling, Ocean & Where to Rent
SUP Aljezur paddle boarding: river flat water, calm ocean days, wildlife, hire from local providers — we do not rent SUPs; practical safety tips included.
How to Escape a Rip Current: A Surfer’s Survival Guide
How to escape rip currents: spot the signs, swim parallel not against, float and signal, Aljezur beaches like Amoreira, and prevention. Accurate safety advice.
How to Paddle Surfing: Technique, Fitness & Sprint Strokes
How to paddle surfing technique: body position on the board, arm stroke, breathing, sprint vs cruise, common mistakes — save energy for catching waves.
Monte Clérigo Surf Guide: Conditions, Tides & Tips
Everything you need to know about surfing Monte Clérigo — the best tides, conditions, seasonal breakdown, and why it's ideal for beginners.
Mareta Beach Sagres: Town Sand & Beginner-Friendly Days
Mareta beach Sagres surf guide: south-facing town sand, shelter from N/NW wind, beginner-friendly when small, cafes nearby. About 40 minutes from Aljezur.
How to Turtle Roll: Get Through Waves on Longboards
How to turtle roll surfing: flip your board, hold the rails, timing for whitewater, common mistakes, and when it fails — essential for soft-tops and rentals.
How to Read Surf Conditions: Tides, Wind & Swell Explained
Learn how to read a surf forecast. A beginner-friendly guide to understanding swell size, swell period, wind direction, and tides — with examples from the Costa Vicentina.
What Is a Funboard? The All-Round Surfboard Explained
What is a funboard in surfing? Mid-length size range, who it suits, limits vs longboards and shortboards, plus our 7'0 and 7'8 soft-top rentals Aljezur.
First Time Surfing in Portugal? Here's What to Expect
Everything first-time surfers need to know before their Portugal trip. Water temperature, fitness, safety, etiquette, and honest expectations for beginners.
Overcoming Fear of Surfing: A Calm, Practical Guide
Overcoming fear of surfing: why anxiety is normal, types of surf fear, gradual exposure, breathing, building confidence — gentle Aljezur beaches first.
How to Catch Unbroken Waves: From Whitewater to Green
How to catch unbroken waves: position, timing, paddle speed, popup on a moving face — practice on small clean days at Arrifana and Monte Clérigo, Aljezur.
Bodyboarding Aljezur: Beaches, Gear & Local Rentals
Bodyboarding Aljezur beaches: best spots, technique basics, shore breaks like Monte Clérigo — hire bodyboards from local surf shops; we do not carry them.
Best Beginner Surf Beaches Near Aljezur (Ranked Honestly)
Best beginner surf beaches near Aljezur ranked: Monte Clérigo, Arrifana, Amado, Amoreira — pros, cons, currents, and when each actually works. No hype.
10 Beginner Surf Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Top beginner surf mistakes and how to fix them: board choice, timing, technique, and mindset—from years of watching people learn on the Aljezur coast.
Arrifana vs Monte Clérigo: Which Beach for Beginners?
Arrifana vs Monte Clérigo for beginners: wave shape, crowds, parking, facilities, wind shelter, when to pick each. Honest comparison for Aljezur surf trips.