The 12 Best Puerto Vallarta Surf Lessons

1.Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110Our pick

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!”

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2.Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

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.”

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3.Fun 2 hr Surf Lessons in Punta de Mita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

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.”

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4.Vallarta surf lesson with Pickup Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

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.”

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5.2 Hour Private Surfing Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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!”

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6.Puerto Vallarta premier Surf Lessons VSCO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Learn to surf at a quiet Puerto Vallarta beach with patient instructors, hotel pickup, snacks, photos, and beginner-friendly waves.

“I had a great time going on this surfing lesson, would highly recommend! My coach and the location were both great”

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7.Private Surf Lesson in Punta Mita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Learn to surf at La Lancha near Punta Mita with certified instructors, quality boards, changing rooms, and a private three-hour lesson.

“Instructor was awesome!! Waves were fantastic. Customer service was great!! We got lost and they directed us to their shop.”

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8.Surf classes in Puerto Vallarta with local instructors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Learn what to expect from Puerto Vallarta surf lessons, including pickup, equipment, beach time, price, fitness needs, and cancellation rules.

“I had such a great experience, surfing the for the first time. Everything was arranged perfect, got picked up at the hotel en we drove tho the beach where I got lessons from Daniel! Really recommend this one!!”

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9.Surfing Lessons La Lancha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Learn what to expect from private surfing lessons at Playa La Lancha near Puerto Vallarta, including pickup, pricing, boards, timing, and cancellation rules.

“Julio was helpful and patient. He made it so I could remember what to do in the moment. We were successful in getting me up on the surfboard and Julio is a kind person who has a deep connection to the ocean like me 🌊”

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10.Puerto vallarta and Nayarit: surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Learn to surf in Banderas Bay with private instruction, beach practice, gear, pickup, snacks, and GoPro photos for $112.

“This is a family-run business operated by two kind and close-knit brothers. They were friendly, explained everything well, and offered hands-on guidance throughout the lesson. They also have their own clear philosophy and method for teaching surfing — and it really worked! My 16-year-old daughter was able to stand up on her very first wave. The water was only knee-deep with gentle waves, making it a very safe and enjoyable experience for beginners. My daughter had an amazing time and loved every moment of it. It was our first time in Puerto Vallarta, and we had already booked several other activities, so we couldn’t go for a second session —…”

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11.Surf Lesson beginner & intermediate from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of Puerto Vallarta beginner and intermediate surf lessons, with transport, coaching, pricing, timing, beach practice, and booking tips.

“Excellent memorable experience. Highly recommended! The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about teaching surfing!”

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12.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of a private Puerto Vallarta surf lesson with beach transport, expert coaching, 90 minutes in the water, and free cancellation.

“This was so fun! Rodrigo did a great job of getting me & my two teenagers on the right board at the right beach at the right time (a super important trifecta for novice surfers!) He even contacted us the morning of to ask to meet earlier to catch the conditions when they would be really good. He was able to customize the feedback he gave to each of us, and we all noticeably improved throughout the session. He's also a super intelligent guy, and fun to chat with to/from the beach. His English is perfect, the rental boards were in good condition and the transport to/from the wave really…”

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