Best before 10am when the water is flat. Stand-up paddleboarding here is slow and quiet and harder than it looks. Go guided along the coastline or rent and roam the bay on your own.
Find us at the beach — no advance booking needed for rental.
Balance, how to paddle, how to fall safely.
Open bay at your pace, your direction.
It takes a few minutes. The bay at Tarrafal is calm — easier than most places. Wider beginner boards are available if needed.
Morning, before 10–11am. The trade winds build up through the day and create chop on the water. Early is flat, quiet and the light is better.
Walk-ins welcome for rentals. WhatsApp ahead in high season (July–September) to guarantee availability.
The guided SUP tour follows a route along the coastline with a crew member leading. Rental is free-roaming in the bay on your own.