Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

FilSurf Surf School

FilSurf Surf School is a surf school in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal.

FilSurf is a family-run Lagos surf school founded in 2008 by head instructor Filipe, licensed to teach on Western Algarve beaches. The small team focuses on authentic surf culture, ocean safety, and personal attention for beginners through intermediates, with pickup from Lagos, Praia da Luz, and Burgau.

Services

Group surf lessons
Private surf lessons
Intermediate / pro coaching
Surf stay packages (lessons + accommodation)
Surf guiding
Transfers to daily surf beaches

Lessons

Group surf lessons (beginner and intermediate; ~2.5 hours with ~2 hours in water; max 8 per instructor)
Private surf lessons (1–4 people; 2.5 hours; personalised coaching)
Intermediate Pro surf lessons
Learn-before-you-surf preparation content

Rentals

Rent and Ride €45 (listed on group lesson price table)

Camps

Surf Stay at Vida Boa Lodge (Praia da Luz; min 3 nights; breakfast included)
Surf Bungalows in Almadena (near Lagos / Praia da Luz / Burgau)

Prices

Group lesson 1 day (low season Nov–Apr) €60
Group lessons 2 days (low season) €120
Group lessons 3 days (low season) €165
Group lessons 4 days (low season) €220
Group lessons 5 days (low season) €250
Group extra day (low season) €50
Group lesson 1 day (high season May–Oct) €65
Group lessons 2 days (high season) €130
Group lessons 3 days (high season) €180
Group lessons 4 days (high season) €230
Group lessons 5 days (high season) €270
Group extra day (high season) €55
Rent and Ride €45
Transfer only (no lesson) €25
Private lesson 1 person €150
Private lesson 2 people €280
Private lesson 3 people €390
Private lesson 4 people €480

Surf spots served

West Coast Algarve beaches (conditions-dependent)South Coast Algarve beaches (conditions-dependent)

When to go

Low season Nov–Apr and high season May–Oct group rates as published. South Coast favoured Oct–Apr for gentler waves; West Coast often better in summer for beginners/progressing surfers.