Frantic search for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding off coast of Portugal

THE frantic search for a Brit surfing star who vanished while paddle boarding has resumed this morning. Arran Strong, 28, disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal on Monday. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 29, 2026 8:03am Updated July 29, 2026 8:03am Rescue crews are looking for the British surfer near Arrifana beach in Portugal (Picture: Getty Images) The search for a British professional surfer who disappeared while paddleboarding off the coast of Portugal has resumed today

The young man who has been missing since 27 July off the coast of Aljezur, in the Algarve, is British surfer Arran Strong, revealed José Maria Pyrrait, who was with him at the time of his disappearance.