Our Top 10 Sayulita Surf Lessons

1.Surf Trip to La Lancha Beach -all ages & levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Meet Marea Surf School in Sayulita, choose a board, then ride about 30 minutes to La Lancha near Punta de Mita. Pick transport-only, a guided 1.5-hour lesson, or individual surf time. Instructors such as Miguel, William, and Max have helped beginners find safer waves and build confidence.

“Story checks out. Thank you Miguel for the magical experience. The launcha was a great time with long glassy waves.”

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2.Private Surf Lesson in Sayulita

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

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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3.Surf Lesson in Sayulita’s Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $84

Meet the bilingual WildMex team at the blue shop in Sayulita for a short surf briefing, then head to the sand-bottom beach break. You’ll learn board position, paddling, standing, stance, and water safety in a private group. Instructors such as Lalo and Michael are praised for patient, upbeat teaching. Board, rash guard, booties, and wetsuit top are included.

“We booked private surfing lessons for our family of 4 (kids aged 12 and 14). We had Lalo and Lalo as our instructors and they were awesome! They were patient, knowledgeable, and kind. They were extra fun with the kids too. We were all able to catch way more waves than we expected and had so much fun! We'd highly recommend Wildmex for surf lessons!”

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4.La Lancha Surf Trip w/ Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Ride from Marea Surf School with Miguel, Omar, or another English- or Spanish-speaking guide to La Lancha Beach. Choose from more than 50 boards, enjoy a jungle drive and short mangrove walk, then surf independently for 2 to 2.5 hours. No lesson is included, so this suits confident surfers and returning beginners.

“Miguel and Omar were great! It was a nice surf spot.”

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5.Private Surf Lesson at La Lancha Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Meet at the WildMex shop in Sayulita, Punta Mita, or San Pancho, then ride to La Lancha for a private surf lesson. You get a board matched to your level, rash guard, booties, and winter neoprene top. Expect a jungle walk to the beach, mellow beginner waves, and coaching in English or Spanish.

“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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6.La Lancha Beach, Sunset Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $109

Leave Sayulita for La Lancha Beach with Jonny’s team, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle to a quieter surf break. ISA-certified, lifeguard-qualified coaches teach beginners and help experienced surfers refine their skills. Boards, rash vests, transport, snacks, showers, and a 1:3 instructor ratio are included.

“Tolle Erfahrung, hat richtig Spaß gemacht! Die Anweisungen von Jonny waren klar und nach jeder Übung gab es gleich Feedback. Gerne wieder!”

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7.La Lancha Surf Lesson w/ Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Best value

From Sayulita, ride an open-air surf car through jungle scenery to La Lancha Beach. Choose from 50-plus boards, learn surf basics in a 20-minute beach lesson, then spend 1.5 hours in the water with English- or Spanish-speaking instructors. Transport, board use, and small-group options are included.

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8.Surf Lesson for Beginners in Sayulita & Punta de Mita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You get a 90-minute private surf lesson near Sayulita or at quieter Playa La Lancha, with transport, board, and rashguard included. Instructors including Amrita and Esteban adapt the lesson to your level, from first wave to coaching. The school also supports education and leisure programs for children and families in Nayarit.

“Had a awesome time with Amrita and Esteban! They made me feel safe, comfortable and confident throughout. I even caught some good waves during my first lesson.”

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9.Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $81

Meet Omar and the Marea Surf School team at the best beginner-friendly beach in Sayulita. After choosing your board, leash, and rash guard, you’ll learn paddling, positioning, and wave catching on the sand before practicing in the water. The 1.5-hour lesson suits adults and children age five and up who can swim.

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10.Sunset Surfing Trip to Secluded Beach with Certified Instructors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $117

Meet your instructor at Terrenal in Sayulita at 4:00 pm, then head to La Lancha for a short jungle walk, safety theory, dry practice, and a private surf lesson. Boards and UV rash vests are provided. The group is limited to five people, and the session ends back at Terrenal.

“I had an amazing experience. The instructor was very helpful and was able to help me get improve my novice surf technique so that I could catch dozens of waves! I highly recommend!”

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