LAGOS SURF FIELD GUIDE
Rent & Ride: Surf Lagos Your Way — Gear, Local Insight, and a Day of Independent Waves
A 4.5-hour Rent & Ride surf safari in Lagos that supplies quality boards and wetsuits, a short location briefing, and the freedom to surf independently — useful for experienced surfers who want zero-logistics sessions.
Rent & Ride: Surf Lagos Your Way — Gear, Local Insight, and a Day of Independent Waves.
Experience the ultimate surf freedom with a Rent & Ride surf safari in Lagos: a hassle-free half-day outing where Salty Wave Surf School outfits you with quality gear, gives a concise location briefing on conditions and safety, then leaves you to surf at your own pace without in-water instruction.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Independent Surfing, Zero Logistics
This package hands experienced surfers full control of their session: after a short briefing and equipment drop-off, you surf independently while the operator handles transport, boards, and wetsuits so there’s no hauling gear or planning to worry about.
Concise Local Briefings
Before you paddle out you receive targeted local insight on that day’s conditions—wave spots, currents, tides and safety points—so you can make the most of the session without needing in-water instruction.
Quality Gear Ready on Arrival
Boards and wetsuits are selected and loaded in the van according to your preferences and skill level, so when you reach the beach everything is prepped and ready and you can get straight into the water.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a streamlined half-day flow: a pick-up from an agreed meeting point, a short location briefing on tides and safety, a long independent surf window with provided equipment, then a relaxed pack-up and drop-off — a simple, laid-back rhythm that focuses entirely on catching waves and enjoying the surf.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Rent & Ride session is best suited to — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The overall experience lasts approximately 4 hours 30 minutes, including about 2 hours 30 minutes of surfing. Typical start is between 08:30 and 09:00; exact start times may vary with tides and wave conditions.
Bring a towel, wear a swimsuit before leaving home, apply sunscreen before arrival, and have a dry change of clothes for after the session to keep vehicle seats dry.
Pick-up is available from Lagos, Praia da Luz, or Burgau (or meet directly at the beach). Exact pick-up or beach meeting point is confirmed via WhatsApp or email the evening before between 21:00 and 22:00.
Participants must be 18 or older, disclose medical conditions on booking, and must not be pregnant or suffering from heart conditions; all participants must follow crew instructions for safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I rent equipment without a lesson?
Yes — the Rent & Ride option provides boards and wetsuits and includes a short location briefing, but it does not include in-water instruction.
How long is the surf session?
The overall experience is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes in total, which includes around 2 hours 30 minutes of surfing.
Where do I meet the team?
Pick-up is available from meeting points in Lagos, Praia da Luz, or Burgau; you can also opt to meet directly at the beach. The exact pick-up or beach meeting point is confirmed the evening before via WhatsApp or email.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes — the Rent & Ride package is available exclusively to participants aged 18 and over; minors must join supervised lessons instead.
What should I bring?
Bring a towel, wear your swimsuit before you leave, apply sunscreen ahead of time, and pack a dry change of clothes for after the session.
Can the start time change?
Start times may vary depending on tides and wave conditions for safety reasons; the operator will confirm the exact schedule the evening before.