Puerto Vallarta Surfing Lessons

Puerto Vallarta · Surfing

Puerto Vallarta Surfing – Your Gateway to La Lancha

Looking for Puerto Vallarta Surfing Lessons? At WildMex we have the ideal option for you. We don’t surf in Vallarta; instead, we take you to the best waves. We are just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta and 30 minutes from Nuevo Vallarta. Our surf shop in Punta Mita has a great selection of surf rentals and some of the best surfing in the area. Learning to surf with warm water, fun waves, and beautiful scenery makes La Lancha beach a very special place for your surf lesson.

Skip the crowded Vallarta beaches. Our licensed A/C surf shuttle will pick you up directly from the Marina Vallarta Starbucks Location, taking you straight to the uncrowded, beginner-friendly waves of La Lancha surf break in Punta Mita. All you have to do is bring your bikini or boardshorts!


Why Surfers Choose Our Puerto Vallarta Surfing Trips

🌱 Sustainability

Social and environmental philanthropy is a fundamental part of our culture.

🏄‍♂️ Equipment

All-day access to +300 high-quality surfboards throughout your stay.

👥 Coaching

Continuous coaching from passionate, qualified, and experienced bilingual surf instructors.

🚐 Transport from Vallarta

Licensed & Insured A/C transportation to the best surf breaks (like La Lancha) in the area, daily.


ISA Certified Instructors & Group Ratios

Our group surf lessons (held at La Lancha) have a maximum of four students per instructor, to ensure you get the most out of your time in the water. And since we know kids need just that little bit of extra care and attention, for children aged 5-9 years we have only two students per instructor in our lessons.

Kids (5-10)
1 : 2
1 instructor per 2 kids

Adults
1 : 4
1 instructor per 4 adults

Elders (60+)
1 : 2
1 instructor per 2 elders

Requirement: Basic swimming skills are required.

Punta Mita
Pricing · USD

Surf Lessons Puerto Vallarta

All lessons include gear, ISA-certified coach, and transport to La Lancha.

Details

Lesson Information

🏄 First timers to ADV-Beginner

Start from the beginning or improve your skills.

⏱️ Duration

3 Hours

2 hours water & land lesson + 1 hour set up, jungle walk & rinse off.

📅 Daily Lesson Times

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

Location

Meeting Point

📍

Meeting at Starbucks
Marina Vallarta

Our licensed A/C shuttle will pick you up here and take you straight to La Lancha.

Lesson at 11:30 am Meet at 10:30 am
Lesson at 2:30 pm Meet at 1:30 pm

📍 Starbucks – Marina Vallarta Location

Important for Puerto Vallarta Lessons: Please note that all Puerto Vallarta surf lessons are held at our Punta Mita location.

The meeting point for guests coming from Puerto Vallarta is:
Starbucks Café – Marina Vallarta
From there, our team will organize the transfer to Punta Mita.

Surf Lessons near Puerto Vallarta

Just a Short Drive to Paradise in Punta Mita

Learn to surf with our friendly local instructors in Punta Mita — the perfect spot just outside Puerto Vallarta.

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Coached surf trips from Puerto Vallarta to La Lancha — WildMex surf coaching for intermediate and advanced surfers Coached Surf Trips
Level Intermediate to Advanced
Puerto Vallarta · Guided Sessions

Surf Like Never Before with Coached Surf Trips from Puerto Vallarta

One of the best places to learn to surf — guided by WildMex local experts.

  • 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 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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Half & full day Local expert guides
Find us on the coast

Three Surf Headquarters in Nayarit

Visit WildMex in Punta Mita, Sayulita or San Pancho — surf lessons, rentals and adventures from the heart of the Riviera Nayarit.

Punta Mita · La Lancha

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.

  • Next to PEMEX & OXXO
  • Free parking available
Sayulita · Town Center

Getting to our Sayulita Headquarters

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

  • 28 miles north of PVR
  • Free safe parking
San Pancho · Nayarit

Getting to our San Pancho Headquarters

WildMex Surf School & Adventure Center, Av. Tercer Mundo 58, 63729 San Francisco, Nayarit.

  • Check-in at the shop
  • Transport to La Lancha

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