PUERTO VALLARTA
The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 15 most-booked surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.
Private 4-hour beginner surf lesson in Puerto Vallarta with pickup, board gear, snacks, and guided photos at top Nayarit beaches.
Most Popular“The guys were AMAZING. For a family of beginners, they were so supportive and excited for us when we all caught waves. This was wayyyyy above any expectations we had going ton. Great experience, spectacular service and instruction.”
Private surf coaching in Punta Mita with pickup from Puerto Vallarta, plus optional Sayulita time. Small waves focus for real progress.
“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!…”
2-hour private surf lesson in Punta de Mita with English coaching, all gear and rash guards included, beach technique warmup, small group.
“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.”
Private Puerto Vallarta surf lesson with pickup included, tailored beach choice, and about 2 hours in the water for first-timers.
“Our teacher Andru was amazing- very patient and explained everything to us. It was my first time surfing, and I was able to catch some waves. Highly recommend!”
Small-group trip from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita, then Patzcuaritos for fire-grilled zarandeado fish and shrimp on a private-feeling beach.
“Antonio was amazing with this trip delivering everything we expexged. We found out about this excursion via a Aly Smalls youtube video. Saluyita was a joy to visit and ideal for those wanting variety from Puerto Vallarta. The secluded beach and meal was amazing. 10 out 10.”
Private 2-hour Puerto Vallarta surf lesson with hotel pickup, English instruction, safety coaching, gear, snacks, water, and a GoPro.
“Great experience for the family. Our kids (ages 11 and 13) claimed this was their favorite experience while in Puerto Vallarta for vacation. Joaquin and his team were very friendly and provided great instruction on how to surf, stay safe. and have fun. Definitely recommend.”
Beginner surf lesson in Puerto Vallarta with pickup, jungle walk to a quiet beach, small waves, snacks, and photo tips.
“I had a great time going on this surfing lesson, would highly recommend! My coach and the location were both great”
Half-day surf trip from Sayulita to La Lancha Beach with coaching, board and leash, and transport for all ages and levels.
“What a great time! The ride to and from the beach in the surf mobile with awesome tunes was a lot of fun. Max was a great instructor, and the location could not have been better. We highly recommend this surf adventure.”
Private 3-hour surf lesson in Sayulita with full gear and a beginner-friendly soft-top board. Personalized coaching, then free time.
“I recommend WildMex surf lessons through Viator. The price for a private lesson is cheaper on Viator than with the hotel concierge. I watched Michael give my daughter lessons at the store and on the beach. I sat on the beach during their sesson. I saw others give lessons and Michael's lessons were better and…”
Private Puerto Vallarta surf lessons with hotel pickup, GoPro 10 photos, UV lycra, and 2 hours of coaching on beginner-friendly waves.
“Had a great time with Leo, very friendly. He has a good eye for detail and gives good advice on technique.”
A private Punta Mita surf lesson at La Lancha with soft-top boards, coaching for all levels, and gear included for a smooth first session.
“What a fun experience for the family it was me and my two boys (13 and 11). Ceasar was our coach for the time and he made it very easy for the three of us to all catch a lot of waves. As we were beginners being able to surf by the end made it…”
Learn to surf in Sayulita with a bilingual coaching team, gear included, and a safety-first 1.5-hour lesson at a beginner-friendly beach break.
“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…”
English-speaking surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta with local instructors, gear, snacks and pickup, for a 4-hour session at Villa Varadero
“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!!”
Surf lessons at Playa La Lancha, Punta Mita: hotel pickup, included boards, English coaching, and 2 hours of waves for $83.25.
“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 🌊”
Puerto Vallarta surf lesson for beginners to intermediates: small group, personalized coaching, 6 hours, beach warm-up, refreshments.
“The surfclass with emilian was perfect. I did surf before a few times but never managed to really take a wave untill today! Emilian gave us a briefing and very usefull tips. He was in the water with us and helped me to catch my first waves.”
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