The 5 Best Puerto Vallarta Surf Lessons

1.Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit

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

Okala Surf School takes you from your hotel, home, or Puerto Vallarta cruise port to the beach with conditions best suited to your level. Diego, Kristhian, Jonathan, and Kalany provide private coaching, boards, rash guards, snacks, water, and photos during this four-hour lesson.

“I had an awesome time! My first time ever surfing and my instructors were friendly and helpful!! I felt encouraged and was in great hands the whole time!”

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2.Private Surf Lesson Experience at Puerto Vallarta

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

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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3.Fun 2 hr Surf Lessons in Punta de Mita

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

Meet Alejandro, Alex Jr, or Diego at the beach in Punta de Mita for a private two-hour surf lesson. You begin with a balance test and pop-up practice, then learn safety, ocean reading, and board skills in the water. Boards and rash guards are included. Lessons start at 10am or 5pm.

“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

You’ll get private instruction from guides such as Emilian, Andru, Joaquin, or Jonathan, with pickup and drop-off around Puerto Vallarta. The beach changes with the waves and your ability, and you can expect a short land lesson followed by about two hours in the water. Lunch at a local seafood spot is optional and not included.

“Emilian was an amazing teacher. We learned so much more than I expected given that it was our first time. My 13 yo son was doing a 360 on his board before our lesson was over. I would recommend this experience to anyone! Hands down so much fun and I'm so glad I participated in the lesson!”

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5.2 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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