4 San Jose del Cabo Surf Lessons Worth Booking

1.Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Learn to surf at Costa Azul with High Tide Los Cabos coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, Emilio, and Marco. This roughly three-hour outing includes a foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, snacks, water, and optional hotel or cruise-port transport. It suits beginners age six and up, but expect a real workout and changing wave conditions.

“It’s not the best location for beginners. Waves are way too big and not great for beginning surfers. Instructors were great, but it was very difficult to learn to surf w/ the huge waves.”

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2.Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet your private surf coach at Costa Azul, or use optional pickup from hotels and the cruise port. Over about two and a half hours, you’ll learn surf safety, practice on a foam board, and work toward standing on a wave. Coaches such as Alan, Sol, and Marcos tailor instruction to children and adults.

“Had lots of fun with our family of 5 catching larger waves than we anticipated! Thanks for a great experience, we will be back!”

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3.Surf Lesson Tours (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet Martin, Carlos, Belu, or another CPR and lifeguard-certified instructor for a private four-hour surf lesson from San Jose del Cabo. You will receive equipment, breakfast, hotel pickup, and patient coaching in shallow water before trying small waves. Summer lessons use East Cape beaches, while winter sessions head toward Todos Santos.

“Martin and crew provide a great experience. They picked us up on time, provided quality equipment, found the right location for our skill and provide great lessons. I am a fledgling surfer and they paddled out and made sure we caught waves! Nine Palms was beautiful and remote and felt like a true Baja surf experience. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.90 Min Surf Lesson / Great for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Spend 90 minutes learning to surf at Playa Pescadito near San José del Cabo. Your instructor covers technique on the sand, then stays with you in the water for hands-on coaching. All equipment and beach gear are included, with optional hotel pickup for an added fee. Rocco and David have both helped first-timers stand up on their first waves.

“Rocco was great with my 13 and 15 yo daughters! Waves were not intimidating at this beach on the day we were there.”

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