Our Top 4 Private Surf Lessons in Mexico

1.Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

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

Learn to surf with a private instructor from Xiutla Riders, then choose between more beach time or a visit to Sayulita. Morning departure, round-trip pickup from central Puerto Vallarta, and coaching for beginners through experienced surfers are included. Guides such as Edson, JC, Fernando, and Agustina have earned especially warm praise for patient instruction.

“Jean Carlo was a fantastic guide! We had great conversations on the two, 45-minute drives and great opportunities to practice our Spanish. Once we were at the beach, we were able to catch multiple waves and JC was a good coach and kept encouraging us to keep trying. We were totally exhausted by the end! One of the best days of our trip.”

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2.2 Hour Private Surfing Experience in Puerto Vallarta

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

Spend a half-day learning to surf near Puerto Vallarta with Joaquin, Emi, Danny, or another Wave Surfing instructor. You’ll get hotel pickup, a short safety and technique lesson, boards, water, snacks, GoPro use, and about two hours in the waves at Punta de Mita or Nuevo Nayarit. It suits beginners, families, and surfers who want personal coaching.

“We wanted to take our 10 year old nephew surfing for the first time. Joaquin and Daniel were terrific instructors, were incredibly knowledgeable, patient and attentive, and went out of their way to find the perfect conditions for learning. We also had an opportunity to surf ourselves while Joaquin and Daniel took care of our nephew in the water.”

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3.Private Surf lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Leave Cabo early for a private surf lesson at Cerritos Beach, a Pacific break suited to beginners and experienced surfers. Your coach supplies a foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, chairs, umbrellas, and lunch. The trip lasts about five to six hours, with pickup available from Cabo, the corridor, and San José del Cabo.

“They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!”

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4.Private Surf Lesson in Sayulita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Meet Wildmex Surf & Adventure in Sayulita for a private, English-language surf lesson lasting about three hours. You’ll learn board position, standing technique, and wave safety with instructors such as Michael, Alex, Rodrigo, or Diego. Soft boards, rashguards, booties, towels, changing space, storage, Wi-Fi, and rinse stations are provided.

“This was my first solo trip and first surf experience…Michael was wonderful. He’s an incredible instructor and had me up my first try!”

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