Women + Waves Portugal Women’s Surf Camp – May 2027
Start the European surf season with seven nights of coaching, waves and Algarve sunshine at the Women + Waves Portugal Women’s Surf Camp, running from 1–8 May 2027.
The program is built specifically for women at beginner, progressor and low-intermediate level. Whether you have never stood on a surfboard before or are beginning to paddle out, catch green waves and become more independent in the line-up, the coaching team adapts the program to your ability.
Women + Waves chooses the surf location each day according to wind, swell, tides and participant level rather than forcing the group onto the same beach regardless of conditions. Lagos provides access to numerous beginner- and progressor-friendly surf breaks around Portugal’s south and west coasts.
Participants receive five days of expert surf coaching, with around three instructors supporting ten guests. ISA-qualified, lifeguard-trained coaches provide individualized feedback both in the water and during analysis sessions.
Beginners can work on:
🏄 Ocean confidence
🏄 Board handling
🏄 Paddling fundamentals
🏄 Pop-up technique
🏄 Positioning
🏄 Catching broken waves
🏄 Basic direction control
Progressing surfers may work on:
🏄 Paddling through the line-up
🏄 Green-wave selection
🏄 Independent wave catching
🏄 Speed generation
🏄 Better take-offs
🏄 Turtle rolling
🏄 Surf etiquette
🏄 Surf forecasting
Photo and video analysis is a major part of the coaching. Participants watch their surfing with instructors, identify technical improvements and use a progression logbook to track goals throughout the week.
Two included surf-skate sessions give participants more time to practise surfing movements on land, including body positioning, balance and turning mechanics. Two yoga sessions add mobility, recovery and relaxation to the training week.
All surfing equipment is provided, including a wetsuit and board selected for the participant’s ability.
The camp includes seven nights of self-catered accommodation in Lagos close to the historic centre and marina.
Facilities include:
✅ Outdoor swimming pool
✅ Heated indoor pool
✅ Gym
✅ Kitchen
✅ Wi-Fi
✅ Towels
✅ Bed linen
This gives participants a comfortable base for both surf training and exploring Lagos after sessions.
Five packed lunches are provided on surf days. Breakfasts and dinners are generally self-catered or purchased locally.
Optional group dinners, sunset drinks, shopping, coastal walks and additional activities allow participants to socialize without making every activity mandatory.
The camp is deliberately structured as a no-pressure experience: guests can participate fully in the social schedule or take their own time to relax.
May is one of Women + Waves' chosen Portugal periods because spring generally brings playful, consistent swell, long sunny days and quieter beaches and line-ups than peak summer. This can make it especially suitable for surfers who want focused technical progression.
✅ Seven nights in Lagos
✅ Five coached surf days
✅ Small-group instruction
✅ ISA-qualified coaches
✅ Lifeguard-trained surf team
✅ Surfboard
✅ Wetsuit
✅ Photo/video analysis
✅ Surf progression logbook
✅ Technical workshops
✅ Surf safety education
✅ Two yoga sessions
✅ Two surf-skate sessions
✅ Surf-skate equipment
✅ Five packed lunches
✅ Pool and gym facilities
✅ Scheduled Faro Airport transfers
✅ Women-only environment
🏄 First-time women surfers
🏄 Beginners building confidence
🏄 Progressor surfers
🏄 Low-intermediate surfers
🏄 Solo travellers
🏄 Women looking for technical coaching
🏄 Surfers wanting a supportive group experience
🏄 Women combining surf training with a Portugal holiday
Lagos
Algarve, 8700-407
Portugal
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