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Matt Hapgood
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Приєднався 27 лис 2023
The Best Beginner Surf Spots in Algarve, Portugal in 2024
In this video, I share what I think are the best spots to surf as a beginner in 2024.
🏄 Rent some surf gear or take a lesson
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🏡 Find somewhere to stay
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📖 Get my FREE Summer surf guide!
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Swell
1:29 - Wind
1:56 - Water Temperature
2:18 - Weather
2:48 - Gear, Lessons & Accommodation
3:10 - Spot 1
4:04 - Spot 2
5:05 - Spot 3
6:30 - Spot 4
8:02 - Spot 5
9:40 - Spot 6
🏄 Rent some surf gear or take a lesson
👉 matthapgood.com/rentals/
🏡 Find somewhere to stay
👉 matthapgood.com/accommodation
📖 Get my FREE Summer surf guide!
👉 matthapgood.com/summer/
Follow me on Instagram:
matt.hapgood
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Swell
1:29 - Wind
1:56 - Water Temperature
2:18 - Weather
2:48 - Gear, Lessons & Accommodation
3:10 - Spot 1
4:04 - Spot 2
5:05 - Spot 3
6:30 - Spot 4
8:02 - Spot 5
9:40 - Spot 6
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Very good video, the information is very good too You dont say the secret spot in praia da luz 👍😁
Great review/vid but do you not want to encourage people to buy it from a local surf shop rather than on Amazon?!
This one looks good on you. Thanks for the review! Which of all surf hats is your favorite so far?
Ha, thanks. This one is my favourite 🤙
Nooooooo, more videos about Portugal, nooooooooo more, what part you don't get????
Just sharing my knowledge to help others
Greate video, but "speak spanish"? I can't believe you don't know de difference betwenn portuguese and spanish. :((
Haha, I guess the joke was lost on you 😂
This is a fantastic vid'! So many times I have heard "great beginner spot" and you get there and it might be a beginner if you're from Australia, but for those of us learning in the UK, it's all relative! Having surfed around Lisbon, the description for each beach's level for UK surfers is spot on. Thanks Matt!
Thanks! 100% agree with you
Hi Matt thinking about coming over to Nazarth to watch some big wave surfing. What’s the best time, best way to get there from Lisbon airport and places to stay. Thanks in advance Ian
not involving the cascais/lisbon area is criminal. Some of the best waves are in guincho and carcavelos
@@AramisSaiyadthanks for the comment! But for beginners I don't agree
Great content Matt. I am gonna be in Algarve (between sines and aljezur) full December this year, when are you planning to release the autumn/winter video? Looking forward to have it
pleasw dont come, you are just coming here and make more polution and consume the resources, fu# surf tourism!
Hey Matt, I went to Lagos for surfing, but the waves were shit so everyone reading this don’t go to Lagos for surfing and stay home. On the bright side, I met this girl, so I’ll still drop a like. Thanks anyway!
@@emiliodeckers3682 haha, love a happy ending even if there were no waves when you were there 🤙
Hi Matt, having stayed in Alvor for holidays a couple of times, loved it. Visited Lagos for an afternoon and LOVED the place! In August we are holidaying just North of Lagos town. On that beach just the other side of the jetty. If I can steal a day or two away from the family (we are there for two weeks this time 😃👍🏻) I’d like to hire a longboard and have a lesson or two. I do surf in the UK, in Wales and Devon and Cornwall. I’m not great but love it. Moved to longboards as I’m a bit older and not very supple. Are there surf companies I could hire a log and have a lesson or go surf for the day with them? I’ll take my wetsuits, 1-3ft gliding would be awesome but need to learn to get to the rear of the board and turn! Love the Portugal vibe vlogs, nice work 🤙🏼
Spot recommendations for Ericiera? Sweet video.
Thanks! Yes for sure - Foz do Lizandro, and Sao Juliao just outside of town. Check this other video I made >> ua-cam.com/video/r_Zm-yiXUQg/v-deo.html
Cool video! I’m planning to go at the end of October but can’t decide between Lagos and Sagres. My level: I can catch green waves sometimes, and I’m working on positioning myself in the right direction. It wouldn’t hurt if the water was a bit warmer. I’m planning to rent a car, and I only have 3 days, so sticking to one spot would be fine.
Thanks! Either spot is great, but Lagos will probably be more lively for apres surf activites! :)
@@MattHapgood my two favourites are the one you mentioned were Meia Praia and Arrifana
Please don’t. We have enough tourists as is
It seems like they changed the model or something, when i click on the link the hat looks different. Ive had this had for a few years and i love it. Not problem duck diving my body board. The strap is starting to come apart and i want to buy a new one but cant find one for sale anywhere! I love the flip up visor and the good sun protection. I dont care if i look like a dork haha.
Great video
Thanks! It took a while! 😆
Have you surfed any of these spots? How was it?
you forgot Nazaré wich is super beguiner friendly
haha, yeah forgot that one!
Thanks mate! Heading to Portugal in a couple of days and getting a campervan to explore the surff so this was exactly what I needed!
Nice! Best way to get around!
What are your thoughts on Zavial ? I've seen some beautiful barrels there when there was a big swell with the good direction. It was nice looking at the advanced surfers from the beach :D
Zavial can be ok when the swell is smaller, but it's a bit on the heavy side for beginners IMHO.
Thank you! That was really helpful
Glad it was helpful! More coming soon!
I bet locals love you...what a muppet
max support for you, bro. super useful content, thanx a lot, keep going
Thanks so much! New vid coming sooooon!
Moving to Burgau in 4 weeks! Wanna be surfer 🏄♀️ 🌊
Great place be - Burgau is beautiful!
@@MattHapgood what forecast should I be looking out for in Burgau for good beginner conditions? :)
@@LoveLearningInDorset Keep you eyes on Surfline for a South Easterly swell - coming from Spain (these normally provide fun waves at Burgau).
@@MattHapgood thank you, will do😁👍
Great video, enjoyed the length and tips.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What do you do in terms of work in Portugal , what job oportunities can one find as a EU citizen ?
To be honest, a lot of friends have some sort of business - be it in Portugal or elsewhere.
Nice video Matt. I too learned to surf in S Wales so you can understand why I love Portugal so much! I'll look out for you the next time I'm in Lagos.
Ha, small world! For sure I'll keep my eyes open :)
Oh… My… Goodness! I’ve had holidays in Alvor and last time we took a day out and went to Lagos. Loved the place! Surf shops and I saw surfers leaving home with their boards. This has made me really excited and wanting to travel to a Portugal to surf. A few years ago a decent swell was rolling into Alvor and I walked down the beach asking the lifeguards if anyone had a surfboard I could borrow, they only had SUPs! Maybe next time 🙏🏼🤞🏼
I'm filming for a new video based here in the Algarve - lots of surf spots, so maybe you shoyuld book that trip! :)
Someone’s a fan of Anchorman! 🤣
haha, aren't we all?!
You forgot Zavial or were you keeping that secret lol, to be fair hardly ever works but when it does its Epic!! Just got back from 10 days on my friends farm near Aljezur. I'm a 30 yr veteran of that area, been surfing here since before time, and all the build up of tourists and buildings. It's still my favorite area to surf, and if I have one favorite its Praia de Amoreira or Arrifana.
Zavial is coming next video!
I’ve heard Nazare is a great for beginners, especially because you always have a jet ski nearby in case you fall or if you’re learning to duck dive. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
haha, yeah
You don't know nothing Jhon Snow
Tom Carolls snap at pipe 💪🏼
Yeewwwwww! Great vid 🤙🏽
Cabedelo at Figueira da Foz. Thank me later.
Thanks!
I love beginner waves even though I am not😂 love the movie clips in the editing. You Must be watching tons of movie after a good day of surf 🏄♂️
haha, thanks!
@@MattHapgoodfollow me and I will follow you
Thank you SO much!!
Glad it helped!
nice review, i spend every winter in Portugal, so i know all those beaches :) but Baleal being my fav
It’s a great place to spend a winter! 👌
I’m from Spain and I’ve been lucky to have surfed in all spots you mentioned (except Porto and Lagos. Last one always saw it flat). My fav of them all is Arrifana. Not only for its waves but the beach itself. Its just magical. Also a huge fan of Baleal and Peniche! Very nice summary ;)
Arrifana sure is a beautiful spot!
TáClássico em Peniche
you should ease up on the memes mate. it can get a bit annoying. Also it might be a good idea to record a bit further away from your face if possible. Cheers
Thanks for the feedback 🙌
Melhor dica do vídeo: não se aproximem de Carca nem do Guincho!
Why? Guincho can be amazing. Its just not for the weak.
well, not really that beginner friendly.
Salut Matt, Merci pour ta vidéo. Je rentre du Portugal, nous étions à Lagos ! super ville, super ambiance, on a adoré. J'ai pu surfer à Tonel, Sagres, c'était cool. Comme tu dis, plein de surf spots à découvrir, joli pays ! bye.🌊🌊🏄🌅🤙
Should I make a video just about Lagos?
mf dont come here
I have both the indo and no zone.awsome hats,the no zone worked good paddleboarding. The indo for surfing. Love both hats. Especially for this humid and hot summer
Thanks for sharing!
Nice. Good video. What is best beaches closest to Albufeira?
In Winter there are a few spots all along the South coast, but in Summer you’ll probably have to drive about an hour to the West coast 🤙
Ah haaa! Flappgood ❤ love the cheeky inserts 👌🏼
We dont speak spanish, you should know that living here for 5 years !
@@hermanpiedade1 😂 I guess the joke was lost on you
This was the joke
Anybody know if rubbing alcohol will work or hurt an epoxy surfboard?
@@ekphotography that's fine to clean the wax off - it won't damage the board 🤙
@@MattHapgood Thanks, Yes, I did it any way and everything fine!! Was just to clean the front of my board to attach a Gopro mount..