🏄 Catch the Wave at Punta Mita: Surf Lessons You’ll Never Forget

🌀 Why Surf at Punta Mita

Imagine warm tropical waters, long mellow waves ideal for beginners and intermediates, and minimal crowds. Punta Mita is quickly becoming one of Mexico’s top surf destinations.
Here, on the sandy bottom break of La Lancha, novices catch their very first wave — and more advanced surfers hone technique on longer green faces.

🌊 Punta Mita Surf Lessons That Get You Paddling in Minutes

  • Small groups for maximum attention — up to 4 students per instructor
  • ISA-certified bilingual coaches ensuring safety and progression
  • 100% inclusive gear — surfboard, rash guard, booties
  • Transportation included to the break (your instruction starts at our HQ)
  • Flexible for all ages (kids from 5 years old) with adjusted ratios for younger/older participants

🚀 Your Lesson Journey: From Land to Wave

  1. On-shore warm up & board introduction — basic safety and pop-up practice
  2. Paddling & positioning training — reading wave patterns, etiquette
  3. In-water coaching & wave catching — real time feedback, smooth progression

By the end of your first session, most students are standing and riding — exactly what top surf schools in the area promise

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Join?

  • Kids (5–10 years) — 2 students per instructor
  • Adults — up to 4 per instructor
  • Seniors (60+) — 2 per instructor
  • Prerequisite: basic swimming skills
  • All levels: total beginners to advanced surfers looking for coached sessions

We begin at our Punta Mita HQ, located just off the trail to Playa La Lancha. From there, we transport you to the break.

Surfing in Punta Mita is growing fast — spots fill quickly. Reserve your Punta Mita surf lesson now with a small deposit to lock in your date and instructor.

Punta Mita
Surf Lesson Punta Mita

First timers to ADV-Beginner

Start from the beginning or improve your skills

Duration 2 Hours

2 HOURS in the water + surf theory and preparation

Daily Lesson Times

ALL YEAR: 8:30 AM / 11:30 AM / 2:30 PM

Meeting at Sayulita

All Year 8:00 am 11:00 am 02:00 pm

Meeting at Punta Mita

All Year 8:30 am 11:30 am 02:30 pm

Meeting at San Pancho

All Year 7:45 am 10:45 am 01:45 pm
In-Land Surf Photoshoot

IN-LAND SURF PHOTOSHOOT

$55

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Water Surf Photoshoot

WATER SURF PHOTOSHOOT

$95

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Surf Video Analysis

SURF VIDEO ANALYSIS

$85

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Wildmex: One of the best places to learn to surf in Punta Mita - Coached Surf Trips Intermediate to Advanced

Wildmex: One of the best places to learn to surf in Punta Mita - Coached Surf Trips

  • Transportation
  • Rash Guard
  • Surfboard Rental
  • Surf Coaching

Whether you’re with or without surfing experience, wanting to improve your water skills during your vacation, our experienced instructors use their local knowledge to find the right break for you and your surfing ability on the given ocean conditions.

These surf trips are always coached/guided, meaning Wildmex instructors are always there to help you, guiding and giving you pointers throughout the session. Some of the greatest perks in the area are the boat-accessible surf breaks, which host waves for different ability levels. Depending on the conditions, we will help you choose between land-accessed or boat-accessed breaks to get you surfing like never before.

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Getting to our Punta Mita Headquarters

The WildMex office in Punta Mita is located near the famous La Lancha surf break, offering a prime spot for surfers and travelers.

Located next to the only PEMEX Gas Station and OXXO on the Punta Mita - La Cruz highway. Free parking available.

Getting to our Sayulita Headquarters

WildMex Sayulita is centrally located and easily accessible from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), serving international travelers.

Located 28 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. Public buses and taxis available. Free safe parking in front of our office.

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