Best Beginner Surf Spots in Portugal in 2024

[@janhunter360]

Great video, enjoyed the length and tips.

[@MattHapgood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fayecooper604]

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!

[@MattHapgood]

Thanks! 100% agree with you

[@stephensweeney1092]

Hey Matt, Steve here from Galaxy Kayaks, nice always seeing you in the water exploring new spots 🤙

[@andrewcoleman1742]

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.

[@MattHapgood]

Ha, small world! For sure I'll keep my eyes open :)

[@o.karamalak1205]

max support for you, bro. super useful content, thanx a lot, keep going

[@MattHapgood]

Thanks so much! New vid coming sooooon!

[@emiliodeckers3682]

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!

[@MattHapgood]

@@emiliodeckers3682 haha, love a happy ending even if there were no waves when you were there 🤙

[@josepmari168]

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 ;)

[@MattHapgood]

Arrifana sure is a beautiful spot!

[@Gonzalomoragas]

Awesome video Thanks! Wich option you recomend me to go with kids of 7 years old in April? Thanks in advance!

[@lom840]

Thank you! That was really helpful

[@MattHapgood]

Glad it was helpful! More coming soon!

[@PippoLux]

Hi Matt! Nice channel and great vid! Cheers from Sagres :)

[@MattHapgood]

Thanks! Catch you in the water 🤙

[@manouchehromari2483]

nice review, i spend every winter in Portugal, so i know all those beaches :) but Baleal being my fav

[@MattHapgood]

It’s a great place to spend a winter! 👌

[@chuzzwade288]

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 🙏🏼🤞🏼

[@MattHapgood]

I'm filming for a new video based here in the Algarve - lots of surf spots, so maybe you shoyuld book that trip! :)

[@emielvereycken9134]

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

[@MattHapgood]

Zavial can be ok when the swell is smaller, but it's a bit on the heavy side for beginners IMHO.

[@Ricardo-xk3ss]

dont come to zavial!

[@Gruntcakes69]

Ah haaa! Flappgood ❤ love the cheeky inserts 👌🏼

[@chrislambert8063]

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.🌊🌊🏄🌅🤙

[@MattHapgood]

Should I make a video just about Lagos?

[@peruano83]

Melhor dica do vídeo: não se aproximem de Carca nem do Guincho!

[@Euuuhhhful]

Why? Guincho can be amazing. Its just not for the weak.

[@MattHapgood]

well, not really that beginner friendly.

[@Andrew-tl9gk]

Thank you SO much!!

[@MattHapgood]

Glad it helped!

[@jackinparadise]

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 🏄‍♂️

[@MattHapgood]

haha, thanks!

[@jackinparadise]

@@MattHapgoodfollow me and I will follow you

[@andrefearon2904]

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.

[@MattHapgood]

Zavial is coming next video!

[@aum5359]

What do you do in terms of work in Portugal , what job oportunities can one find as a EU citizen ?

[@MattHapgood]

To be honest, a lot of friends have some sort of business - be it in Portugal or elsewhere.

[@LoveLearningInDorset]

Moving to Burgau in 4 weeks! Wanna be surfer 🏄‍♀️ 🌊

[@MattHapgood]

Great place be - Burgau is beautiful!

[@LoveLearningInDorset]

@@MattHapgood what forecast should I be looking out for in Burgau for good beginner conditions? :)

[@MattHapgood]

@@LoveLearningInDorset Keep you eyes on Surfline for a South Easterly swell - coming from Spain (these normally provide fun waves at Burgau).

[@LoveLearningInDorset]

@@MattHapgood thank you, will do😁👍

[@normundspopmanis8855]

Nice. Good video. What is best beaches closest to Albufeira?

[@MattHapgood]

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 🤙

[@AramisSaiyad]

not involving the cascais/lisbon area is criminal. Some of the best waves are in guincho and carcavelos

[@MattHapgood]

@@AramisSaiyadthanks for the comment! But for beginners I don't agree

[@sawave1630]

you better believe you did good by not including my homebreak...

[@MattHapgood]

No secret spots in this one ;)

[@peruano83]

Melhor dica do vídeo foi quando disse para não irem a Carca nem ao Guincho! 🙌

[@trevorjones3530]

Hope you're not coming to my homebreak too...assholes everywhere!

[@lucaspelisch387]

why didn't you tell anything about the strong heavy ultra consistent northwest winds that hit the Algarve during summer months?

[@MattHapgood]

New one coming soon on the Algarve specifically 🤙

[@at5599]

Is that good for beginners or not?

[@jackyyboiiiiiii]

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!

[@MattHapgood]

Nice! Best way to get around!

[@Waterman1000]

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. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MattHapgood]

haha, yeah

[@TheAffrojutty]

Someone’s a fan of Anchorman! 🤣

[@MattHapgood]

haha, aren't we all?!

[@GaragemJaponesa]

Greate video, but "speak spanish"? I can't believe you don't know de difference betwenn portuguese and spanish. :((

[@MattHapgood]

Haha, I guess the joke was lost on you 😂

[@eventsgoodcleanfun2812]

Mahalo! Great! Going summer 2024

[@MattHapgood]

Awesome! Let me know how you get on :)

[@Exotic_Car_Guy]

you forgot Nazaré wich is super beguiner friendly

[@MattHapgood]

haha, yeah forgot that one!

[@BreakthroughSurfSchool]

Nice list 🤙

[@MattHapgood]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@doncoder-channel]

Nooooooo, more videos about Portugal, nooooooooo more, what part you don't get????

[@MattHapgood]

Just sharing my knowledge to help others

[@BrunoMatias89]

Cabedelo at Figueira da Foz. Thank me later.

[@MattHapgood]

Thanks!

[@lil_stachy940]

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

[@MattHapgood]

Thanks for the feedback 🙌

[@joaobranquinho]

You don't know nothing Jhon Snow

[@davidguerreiro8511]

Best option is Spain or France. Portugal is horrible. Sharks everywhere. Don't come.

[@hermanpiedade1]

We dont speak spanish, you should know that living here for 5 years !

[@MattHapgood]

@@hermanpiedade1 😂 I guess the joke was lost on you

[@Andrew-tl9gk]

This was the joke

[@Ricardo-xk3ss]

dont come to portugal portugal is full of wannabe surfers from other countries!

[@MattHapgood]

@@Ricardo-xk3ss I think every country is full of wannabe surfers from other countries 😉

[@dagmarabiernacka]

Thank you! I’m moving to Portugal soon, looking for a new home, so that was helpful. I have never been there, but I feel the calling🙂

[@MattHapgood]

@@dagmarabiernacka thanks! And just to warn you, some people move here and never leave!