WHERE TO SURF · PRIVATE SURF LESSONS IN MEXICO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 private surf lessons in Mexico worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 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!”
Review of private surf lessons at Cerritos near Cabo, with coaching, transport, lunch, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!”
Learn to surf in Sayulita with a private three-hour lesson, patient English-speaking instructors, quality gear, and free cancellation.
“I was taken to "La Lancha" beach, which was amazing and very clean. Juan, the instructor, was very patient and took care that i was safe all the time. He gave me tips on what to do to and how to do it.”
Review of Cabo’s private surf photo session, with pro water-housing cameras, space for four surfers, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“The team at Cabo surf tours were very professional. They made to to make me feel comfortable as a newbie. The photos are amazing they provided. The pick you up and drop you off. Provided food, snacks and drinks. Highly recommend them and plan to use them on my next trip to Cabo.”
Review of a private La Lancha surf lesson from Sayulita, with ISA instructors, gear, transport, beach details, value, and practical tips.
“I feel that we were misled. We had taken a 2 hr private lesson which was advertised as a 2 hour activity. Bus picked us up at Sayulita around 8 and took about 45' to get to the shop. Add in another 45' to change, get acquainted with the instructor, cart the surfboards over a busy highway and through a jungle with rickety single plank bridges (all part of the charm, no complaints) and then finally to the beach. Less than an hour for the actual surfing before it was time to head back. Beach was spectacular as was the water hence the stars. Lessons were perfunctory and in line…”
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