At Future Eco Surf School we aim not only to teach you how to surf, but we also want to share with you our stoke and connection with nature and especially with the ocean. This can be a life-changing and inspiring process if done in a conscious and committed way.
At Future Eco Surf School we believe we can make a difference.
That together we can do more and better to help create a healthier planet and a fairer society.
Being conscious that with small steps we accomplish a long walk, we are at this stage restructuring our internal and operational procedures and strategies. It will allow us to enjoy nature to the fullest with minimum impact.
Every surfer’s dream is to catch big waves every day. Some factors that can influence the realization of this dream do not depend on the surfer’s will, such as the size of the waves, strength and direction of the wind, etc…
But there are measures that can help make this dream a reality.
Surfing is a relatively safe sport, but as with all types of action, it involves some risks.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
These are just 4 habits that can make surfing safer:
Check the equipment
Always check that the equipment is in good condition, as a broken leash or a loose keel can put you in a risky situation.
Checking the material is essential for their own safety and that of others at sea. Being attached to the board means being attached to something that floats, serving as a means of rescue if necessary.
Do not surf alone
As with most adventure sports, a partner can lend a hand when things don’t go as planned.
If you feel bad or something happens, you don’t have anyone with you to help you or call for help.
Avoid crowd
In all surf spots there are those waves that are the favorite of local surfers and usually very disputed.
However, there is always that wave that breaks further to the side, which may not be so good, but will make the surfing session safer and less stressful.
Know the place
It is always indicated that, when surfing a spot for the first time, ask a local, or lifeguard, about the sea conditions and risks existing at the time you will be surfing.
Surf guides and websites usually only give an overview of conditions.
As far as surfing is concerned, the Algarve region has something that makes it special, guarantee of waves.
As it is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean both to the west and to the south, waves can be found here almost 365 days a year. In the Algarve region you can have guaranteed waves, but it is not easy to know where the best waves are on a daily basis.
With numerous beaches, and each one with its typical swell due to the tide or the wind, getting to know the best places requires time and dedication.
This region is known worldwide for having a very pleasant and mild climate for most of the year.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
The advantages of choosing the Algarve are due to the fact that it has two seafronts (south and west coast) not too far from each other.
Among the countless beaches that we could choose from, we decided to select 5 that best fit several criteria, such as:
Easy access
restaurants
Wave diversity for different surfing levels
Safety (little rocks or strong currents)
Arrifana Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves, with little strenght and relatively easy to surf.
Zavial beach, Vila do Bispo (South Coast)
Short, tubular waves, with a lot of strenght (except during the summer) and require skill to be surfed.
Amado Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves with varying conditions (tubular to gentle) depending on the tide and swell direction. One of the most popular beaches in the Algarve.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão (South Coast)
Short, fast waves, not much strength and size during autumn and spring, with more strength and size during winter. Like most spots on the south coast, as well as Praia do Zavial, during the summer there are no conditions for surfing.
Cordoama beach, Vila do Bispo (West Coast)
Long waves and, like Amado beach, presents different conditions according to the tide and wave direction.
As it is a beach exposed to almost all swells, it provides good waves throughout the year, and can become challenging in the winter months.
Amado beach, Aljezur
It is worth remembering that any sport in the open sea brings dangers and responsibilities. The beaches mentioned above are usually good for beginners and intermediates.
However, we must always be well informed about the risks, such as rocks that can appear with tidal changes.
Now that you know the Algarve coast a little better, just grab your wetsuit, board and choose your favorite wave.
Surfing due to several factors can be a sport in which evolution takes a long time. This factor can lead to frustration and even to give up the sport.
The slow evolution in the practice of Surfing is due above all to unavoidable factors (variables) of nature such as:
Wave size – sometimes too big, sometimes too small.
Tides – very low waves usually close in very quickly while at high tide they break too close to the sand.
Daylight – the impossibility of using artificial light, unlike other sports, greatly limits the number of hours available for this sport.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
If, as in so many other sports, we could repeat the same technique several times, we would be able to optimize it and quickly improve it by watching our performance to develop rapidly.
However, this is not the case with surfing where you will never find two waves exactly alike.
Still, some tips can help you avoid the most common mistakes:
Wrong material
If you want to progress quickly, you’ll have to be patient and step by step from one board to another. This process allows you to get to that little board just like the “pros” but for which you are not yet ready.
This process can be expensive so you can buy and then sell used boards, rent them at a special price at a surf shop near you or invest in a local school that allows you to change boards as you progress.
Wrong beach
Here you can save a lot of time, money and energy. In an initial phase you should settle for a beach that has to deliver what you need most.
Conditions such as easier waves and less apparent danger, such as rocks, strong currents or many practitioners in the water.
Wrong time
If you don’t consult the tide table correctly, you run the risk of missing a big surf. Well, often only in a period of 3 to 4 hours the tide will be in the beach chosen by you.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Investing in knowing the beach where you will surf most often will guarantee those “happy hours”, so we advise you:
Talk to more experienced local surfers.
Learn to read a wave forecasting app like the Windguru platform.
When you hit the right board, beach and time, you will enter a rewarding cycle of evolution that will elevate your performance and confidence.
Until then, don’t despair and continue to do your “homework” and understand this phase as a screening to filter those who really overcome the adversities typical of the sport and will become serious surfers.
Every surfer’s dream is to catch big waves every day. Some factors that can influence the realization of this dream do not depend on the surfer’s will, such as the size of the waves, strength and direction of the wind, etc…
But there are measures that can help make this dream a reality.
Surfing is a relatively safe sport, but as with all types of action, it involves some risks.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
These are just 4 habits that can make surfing safer:
Check the equipment
Always check that the equipment is in good condition, as a broken leash or a loose keel can put you in a risky situation.
Checking the material is essential for their own safety and that of others at sea. Being attached to the board means being attached to something that floats, serving as a means of rescue if necessary.
Do not surf alone
As with most adventure sports, a partner can lend a hand when things don’t go as planned.
If you feel bad or something happens, you don’t have anyone with you to help you or call for help.
Avoid crowd
In all surf spots there are those waves that are the favorite of local surfers and usually very disputed.
However, there is always that wave that breaks further to the side, which may not be so good, but will make the surfing session safer and less stressful.
Know the place
It is always indicated that, when surfing a spot for the first time, ask a local, or lifeguard, about the sea conditions and risks existing at the time you will be surfing.
Surf guides and websites usually only give an overview of conditions.
As far as surfing is concerned, the Algarve region has something that makes it special, guarantee of waves.
As it is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean both to the west and to the south, waves can be found here almost 365 days a year. In the Algarve region you can have guaranteed waves, but it is not easy to know where the best waves are on a daily basis.
With numerous beaches, and each one with its typical swell due to the tide or the wind, getting to know the best places requires time and dedication.
This region is known worldwide for having a very pleasant and mild climate for most of the year.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
The advantages of choosing the Algarve are due to the fact that it has two seafronts (south and west coast) not too far from each other.
Among the countless beaches that we could choose from, we decided to select 5 that best fit several criteria, such as:
Easy access
restaurants
Wave diversity for different surfing levels
Safety (little rocks or strong currents)
Arrifana Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves, with little strenght and relatively easy to surf.
Zavial beach, Vila do Bispo (South Coast)
Short, tubular waves, with a lot of strenght (except during the summer) and require skill to be surfed.
Amado Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves with varying conditions (tubular to gentle) depending on the tide and swell direction. One of the most popular beaches in the Algarve.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão (South Coast)
Short, fast waves, not much strength and size during autumn and spring, with more strength and size during winter. Like most spots on the south coast, as well as Praia do Zavial, during the summer there are no conditions for surfing.
Cordoama beach, Vila do Bispo (West Coast)
Long waves and, like Amado beach, presents different conditions according to the tide and wave direction.
As it is a beach exposed to almost all swells, it provides good waves throughout the year, and can become challenging in the winter months.
Amado beach, Aljezur
It is worth remembering that any sport in the open sea brings dangers and responsibilities. The beaches mentioned above are usually good for beginners and intermediates.
However, we must always be well informed about the risks, such as rocks that can appear with tidal changes.
Now that you know the Algarve coast a little better, just grab your wetsuit, board and choose your favorite wave.
Surfing due to several factors can be a sport in which evolution takes a long time. This factor can lead to frustration and even to give up the sport.
The slow evolution in the practice of Surfing is due above all to unavoidable factors (variables) of nature such as:
Wave size – sometimes too big, sometimes too small.
Tides – very low waves usually close in very quickly while at high tide they break too close to the sand.
Daylight – the impossibility of using artificial light, unlike other sports, greatly limits the number of hours available for this sport.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
If, as in so many other sports, we could repeat the same technique several times, we would be able to optimize it and quickly improve it by watching our performance to develop rapidly.
However, this is not the case with surfing where you will never find two waves exactly alike.
Still, some tips can help you avoid the most common mistakes:
Wrong material
If you want to progress quickly, you’ll have to be patient and step by step from one board to another. This process allows you to get to that little board just like the “pros” but for which you are not yet ready.
This process can be expensive so you can buy and then sell used boards, rent them at a special price at a surf shop near you or invest in a local school that allows you to change boards as you progress.
Wrong beach
Here you can save a lot of time, money and energy. In an initial phase you should settle for a beach that has to deliver what you need most.
Conditions such as easier waves and less apparent danger, such as rocks, strong currents or many practitioners in the water.
Wrong time
If you don’t consult the tide table correctly, you run the risk of missing a big surf. Well, often only in a period of 3 to 4 hours the tide will be in the beach chosen by you.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Investing in knowing the beach where you will surf most often will guarantee those “happy hours”, so we advise you:
Talk to more experienced local surfers.
Learn to read a wave forecasting app like the Windguru platform.
When you hit the right board, beach and time, you will enter a rewarding cycle of evolution that will elevate your performance and confidence.
Until then, don’t despair and continue to do your “homework” and understand this phase as a screening to filter those who really overcome the adversities typical of the sport and will become serious surfers.
Every surfer’s dream is to catch big waves every day. Some factors that can influence the realization of this dream do not depend on the surfer’s will, such as the size of the waves, strength and direction of the wind, etc…
But there are measures that can help make this dream a reality.
Surfing is a relatively safe sport, but as with all types of action, it involves some risks.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
These are just 4 habits that can make surfing safer:
Check the equipment
Always check that the equipment is in good condition, as a broken leash or a loose keel can put you in a risky situation.
Checking the material is essential for their own safety and that of others at sea. Being attached to the board means being attached to something that floats, serving as a means of rescue if necessary.
Do not surf alone
As with most adventure sports, a partner can lend a hand when things don’t go as planned.
If you feel bad or something happens, you don’t have anyone with you to help you or call for help.
Avoid crowd
In all surf spots there are those waves that are the favorite of local surfers and usually very disputed.
However, there is always that wave that breaks further to the side, which may not be so good, but will make the surfing session safer and less stressful.
Know the place
It is always indicated that, when surfing a spot for the first time, ask a local, or lifeguard, about the sea conditions and risks existing at the time you will be surfing.
Surf guides and websites usually only give an overview of conditions.
As far as surfing is concerned, the Algarve region has something that makes it special, guarantee of waves.
As it is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean both to the west and to the south, waves can be found here almost 365 days a year. In the Algarve region you can have guaranteed waves, but it is not easy to know where the best waves are on a daily basis.
With numerous beaches, and each one with its typical swell due to the tide or the wind, getting to know the best places requires time and dedication.
This region is known worldwide for having a very pleasant and mild climate for most of the year.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
The advantages of choosing the Algarve are due to the fact that it has two seafronts (south and west coast) not too far from each other.
Among the countless beaches that we could choose from, we decided to select 5 that best fit several criteria, such as:
Easy access
restaurants
Wave diversity for different surfing levels
Safety (little rocks or strong currents)
Arrifana Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves, with little strenght and relatively easy to surf.
Zavial beach, Vila do Bispo (South Coast)
Short, tubular waves, with a lot of strenght (except during the summer) and require skill to be surfed.
Amado Beach, Aljezur (West Coast)
Long waves with varying conditions (tubular to gentle) depending on the tide and swell direction. One of the most popular beaches in the Algarve.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão (South Coast)
Short, fast waves, not much strength and size during autumn and spring, with more strength and size during winter. Like most spots on the south coast, as well as Praia do Zavial, during the summer there are no conditions for surfing.
Cordoama beach, Vila do Bispo (West Coast)
Long waves and, like Amado beach, presents different conditions according to the tide and wave direction.
As it is a beach exposed to almost all swells, it provides good waves throughout the year, and can become challenging in the winter months.
Amado beach, Aljezur
It is worth remembering that any sport in the open sea brings dangers and responsibilities. The beaches mentioned above are usually good for beginners and intermediates.
However, we must always be well informed about the risks, such as rocks that can appear with tidal changes.
Now that you know the Algarve coast a little better, just grab your wetsuit, board and choose your favorite wave.
Surfing due to several factors can be a sport in which evolution takes a long time. This factor can lead to frustration and even to give up the sport.
The slow evolution in the practice of Surfing is due above all to unavoidable factors (variables) of nature such as:
Wave size – sometimes too big, sometimes too small.
Tides – very low waves usually close in very quickly while at high tide they break too close to the sand.
Daylight – the impossibility of using artificial light, unlike other sports, greatly limits the number of hours available for this sport.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
If, as in so many other sports, we could repeat the same technique several times, we would be able to optimize it and quickly improve it by watching our performance to develop rapidly.
However, this is not the case with surfing where you will never find two waves exactly alike.
Still, some tips can help you avoid the most common mistakes:
Wrong material
If you want to progress quickly, you’ll have to be patient and step by step from one board to another. This process allows you to get to that little board just like the “pros” but for which you are not yet ready.
This process can be expensive so you can buy and then sell used boards, rent them at a special price at a surf shop near you or invest in a local school that allows you to change boards as you progress.
Wrong beach
Here you can save a lot of time, money and energy. In an initial phase you should settle for a beach that has to deliver what you need most.
Conditions such as easier waves and less apparent danger, such as rocks, strong currents or many practitioners in the water.
Wrong time
If you don’t consult the tide table correctly, you run the risk of missing a big surf. Well, often only in a period of 3 to 4 hours the tide will be in the beach chosen by you.
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Investing in knowing the beach where you will surf most often will guarantee those “happy hours”, so we advise you:
Talk to more experienced local surfers.
Learn to read a wave forecasting app like the Windguru platform.
When you hit the right board, beach and time, you will enter a rewarding cycle of evolution that will elevate your performance and confidence.
Until then, don’t despair and continue to do your “homework” and understand this phase as a screening to filter those who really overcome the adversities typical of the sport and will become serious surfers.