Fuerteventura Surf Guide: Best Of The North
If you ask any European what comes to mind when they hear about the Island of Fuerteventura, you’re sure to hear at least someone saying “insane amounts of tourism”. And while that is true for some parts of this desert gem, there are parts of Fuerteventura that are still considered local secrets, where the waves are unbeatable and summer lasts twelve months a year. In this guide I’ll explore where to escape the crowds and surf like a local. There is truly no place like it.
Baleal | Best Places To Surf In Portugal
TheFreeSurfer.com | To the other side of Peniche is the Town of Baleal, what gives this destination a 270° swell window. Baleal has most of the time easy and mellow beginner waves and is packed with international surf-tourists who mainly stay in surf camps. So if you’re looking for easy, small and consistent waves, and want to meet plenty of other international surfers, then this is the place. The level of surfing in relatively low in Baleal, and the waves are ultra crowded with beginn
Ericeira | Best Places To Surf In Portugal
TheFreeSurfer.com | Ericeira is the first and only World surfing reserve in Europe and has with 22 quality surf spots within 11Km definitely something to offer. Ericeira is also the best place in Portugal to buy a Surfboard as most the Portuguese shapers work somewhere here. Semente is for sure the best known of them, but my “not so secret” tip is Mica. He is a great guy, I like his boards and his designs, and on top of this, he is a former Pro Surfer.
Lisbon | Best Places To Surf In Portugal
TheFreeSurfer.com | If you don’t want to be inside the city, Cascais is a beach town on the end of the train line from Lisboa, and a nice alternative. There are nice beaches here in Cascais and sometimes good waves. They now even have an ASP Women’s World tour stop here in Guincho, but if you’re really looking for waves, drive up a bit more until you reach Ericeira.
Algarve | Best Places To Surf In Portugal
TheFreeSurfer.com | The Algarve is blessed with a mild climate year round and is only a few hours by plane from most European cities. Due to this, it became a holiday destination a long time ago. Most of the South coast is packed with huge and ugly hotels and caters to the needs of all-inclusive tourists.
Surfing Portugal, everything you need to know
Portugal gets more waves then everywhere else on mainland Europe, but at the same time, it’s affected by some currents. Usually there is a cold water current in the summer and a warm water current in the winter. Thanks to this phenomenon the water never really gets really warm or freezing cold. You’ll surf with a wetsuit pretty much all year long, but you never need booties or a hood.
Surfboard Travel Quivers
3 Great Options! | Guide from thefreesurfer.com | Having your perfect snowboard quiver (your collection of surfboards to suit most conditions) is a never-ending quest. Trust me, I’ve been working on mine for years! From shortboard to longboard, from Twin fin to SUP, and everything in between… Having options for different waves and conditions is essential. So let’s take a look at how to compile a surfboard travel quiver!
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Wetsuit Thickness Guide
Welcome to the essential wetsuit thickness guide for surfers. Whether you’re braving a frosty dawn patrol or enjoying sunlit afternoons, selecting the right wetsuit is crucial for your comfort, performance, and safety. To kick thing’s off, check out our wetsuit thickness calculator.
Surfboard Volume Calculator
Choosing the right surfboard size is no easy task. To help you make an informed decision, we created the official surfboard volume calculator. This easy-to-use tool provides size charts and tailored suggestions, ensuring you get the right board every dang time. Start at the link!
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