Tagged: intermediate
11 posts about intermediate.
Vale Figueiras Surf Guide: Remote Waves, No Crowds
A guide to surfing Vale Figueiras — one of the most consistent and uncrowded beach breaks on Portugal's Costa Vicentina.
Swell Direction Explained: Reading Charts & the Vicentina
Swell direction for surfing explained: compass and degrees, W NW SW on the Costa Vicentina, period, groundswell vs windswell, and how to read map arrows.
Hidden Surf Spots Costa Vicentina: Explore Without the Hype
Hidden surf spots Costa Vicentina: how to find lesser-surfed waves respectfully — without naming fragile secrets. For intermediate explorers near Aljezur.
How to Read the Lineup: Peaks, Sets & Where to Sit
How to read the lineup surfing: find the peak, tell sets from lulls, use channels, watch other surfers, and position for your level — Aljezur tips included.
How to Improve Your Surf Popup: Technique & Drills
Break down the surf popup into phases and fix what's going wrong. Step-by-step technique, home drills, water tips, and the most common popup mistakes surfers make.
How to Surf Bigger Waves: An Intermediate Progression Guide
Step up to bigger surf: physical and mental prep, gear, lineup positioning, wipeouts, and where to practise—practical progression tips around Aljezur.
How to Duck Dive: Technique, Mistakes & Soft-Tops
Learn how to duck dive step by step: push the board under breaking waves, common mistakes, practice drills, and when to turtle roll instead on foam boards.
How to Bottom Turn Surfing: Frontside & Backside
How to bottom turn surfing: weight on the inside rail, where to look, frontside vs backside, common mistakes, drills — the foundation for cutbacks and snaps.
Bordeira Surf Guide: Big Beach, Powerful Waves
A practical guide to surfing Praia da Bordeira — conditions, tides, seasonal breakdown, and how it compares to nearby Amado beach.
Best Intermediate Surf Spots Near Aljezur (Local Ranking)
Intermediate surf spots near Aljezur: Vale Figueiras, Bordeira, Arrifana right, Amoreira — conditions, lineup tips, safe progression on the Costa Vicentina.
Amoreira Surf Guide: River Mouth, Currents & Conditions
A practical guide to surfing Amoreira — how the river mouth shapes the waves, managing currents, best conditions, and when to paddle out.