WHERE TO SURF · MEXICO SURF LESSONS
Sayulita and the Los Cabos beaches teach beginners in warm water with short paddles. These 15 compare the Pacific-coast schools on group size, board type and what the session costs before the photographs.
Review of the Costa Azul surf lesson in Los Cabos, with beginner tips, transport details, costs, safety notes, and advice for families.
“I booked for my 16 year old. He had a great time and learned new skills. The company was punctual and professional. Highly recommend!”
Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido with patient instructors, small-group coaching, beach changes for better waves, and optional GoPro footage.
“Mis adolescentes quedaron encantadas con la experiencia! Muy entretenidas! Salieron felices! ONU súper paciente y buen maestro lograron subirse a la ola desde el inicio!”
Review of private surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit, with beach selection, pickup, gear, snacks, photos, and practical booking tips.
“Okala Surf school was great! My wife and I were both first timers and felt like novice surfers by the end of the day. We were picked up and driven to a beginners spot with great conditions - trust them to find the best waves for your level and for the conditions of the day. Super nice and instructive - we feel like we’ve picked up a new hobby for when we’re on vacation!”
Learn to surf near Punta Mita with a private instructor, then explore Sayulita on a flexible five-hour trip from Puerto Vallarta.
“Edson was a great instructor. He was very patient and informative. He was so curious and professional. We had a great time and actually had success surfing.”
Learn what to expect from a private Punta de Mita surf lesson, including coaching, equipment, timing, meeting point, and booking tips.
“Alejandro was awesome the day we had planned our lessons there were no waves. So we rescheduled for a couple days later. I have been trying to surf for years, he had me up and surfing in 30 minutes. Very friendly respectful instructor.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private surf lesson, with pickup, flexible beaches, patient instructors, about two hours in the water, and seafood stops.
“Excellent surf lesson with Emilian. Good communication through WhatsApp. He picked us up and then drove us 45 minutes to Nuevo Vallarta to the surf shop. We were able to leave our belongings there before walking a short distance to the beach. Emilian taught us the basics of surfing and also did an excellent job explaining what kinds of waves to look for and to look for the pocket of the wave to get the most power. I’ve had several surf lessons before and I can say that he has taught me the most about surfing. Afterwards we all enjoyed lunch (not included) at a restaurant nearby.”
Review of Puerto Escondido surf lessons at Carrizalillo or La Punta, with small groups, gear, patient instructors, and practical booking tips.
“Emilio and the team are amazing. They are so undervalued. The experience was great and we had an amazing team to go with it. They are a must in puerto.”
Learn to surf Costa Azul near San José del Cabo with private coaching, hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and family-friendly support.
“I am extremely upset and disappointed in Private Los Cabos surf lesson. It is a parent’s worst fear to send their child away for a class, and have them come back unsafe and hurt. My 6 year old son fell onto the surfboard and his lip, chin, and nose were cut open. He had to go to emergency to have 3 stitches. I understand accidents happen, but the teachers should have given him more instructions and training before letting him out to the ocean. In addition, there needed to be much more handholding, foresight experience, and careful watching for a first time young child surfer. The teachers had the audacity…”
Learn to surf near Cabo with private instruction, beach gear, hotel pickup, and local tacos in this practical six-hour Baja experience.
“Max was great with out group! When my wife had trouble getting over the waves with her board (she is 5'2") he waded out with us in the waves to help her! He also had beach chairs, umbrellas, and cold drinking water for us! The entire tour was well worth the money we paid for and Max is great for conversation. Speaks English more fluently than some people I know in the states! He also has other tours that sounded really interesting. He can do custom trips too. He mentioned that he has taken people for bigger and more challenging waves than just for beginners and had done snorkeling and…”
Review of Surf Lessons at Cerritos near Cabo, with small-group coaching, equipment, lunch, transport, seasonal tips, and practical booking advice.
“Mike was an excellent host and instructor for our day at cerritos. He took care of everything from our pickup to providing a great lunch and trip back to our hotel. He is also a great surfer and I learned a lot from him. If you have time and want to get out of cabo for a day, this a great beach trip.”
Review of a private half-day surf lesson from San Jose del Cabo, with Baja beaches, pickup, breakfast, expert coaching, and practical booking advice.
“Martin and his group did a great job for our party of four. It was a first class operation. They provide everything you need for a great half day or full day.”
Review of Cozumel E-Surf Lessons: pricing, instruction, safety, timing, value, weather rules, and who should book this electric surf session.
“We are avid wake surfers and were extremely excited about this excursion. After starting 1.5 hours later than our scheduled time Michael was very nice. Unfortunately he and his two helpers were too busy eating while we were stuck for over a half hour with our boards not working. After my wife and I spent that time trying to swim back to shore we were exhausted and never got a chance to surf. If they would have been in the water with us helping the trip might have been a success. This was much more complex than regular surfing or wake surfing. Along with a miserable experience we all got…”
Learn to surf in Cancun with a small-group lesson, local instruction, included gear, beach safety tips, and flexible weather cancellation.
“This was an awesome experience for my son who is 11! The instructor was great and helped him get up within the first 10 minutes. I got some great photos and my son keeps talking about wanting another lesson.”
Learn to surf near Puerto Vallarta with private coaching, hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, GoPro footage, and two hours on the waves.
“Book this surfing experience!! Joaquin and Danny are fabulous. Great teachers and they got all of us standing the first wave!! Professional, fun, and loads of experience. We are so happy about it, one of the highlights of our trip! Thanks Joaquin!”
Learn to surf at Playa Pescadito near San José del Cabo with patient instructors, gear included, and beginner-friendly waves.
“Zero expectations and all of us got up in our first try. Amazing guides and experience. We will be back!”
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