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February 16, 2018 By Wildmex

How to pick my Surfboard?

Walking into a surf shop and picking a board can be very overwhelming but have no fear, we can help! There are many surfboard styles and sizes to pick from and all depending on your experience, type of waves, style of surfing and so much more. The most common shapes are listed below but there …

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January 16, 2018 By Wildmex

Sayulita Surf Breaks: Great Waves for all Surfing Levels!

With over 19 surf breaks in Sayulita and around this tranquil surf town, it’s no wonder that many of Mexico’s professional surfers started here. Sayulita's main beach is great for beginner surfers but intermediate and advanced surfers... don’t think this beach is not for you; when a large swell rolls in the surf is pumping.

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February 16, 2017 By Wildmex

Top 5 after Surf Drinks in Sayulita

Sayulita is known for its amazing surf, relaxing and party scenes, so this little spot in the beautiful Riviera Nayarit has the perfect drink for every surfer (and non surfer!) out there. From smoothies to green juice to protein-powered shakes, coconut water, a “cielo rojo” or plain ol’ beer, the options are endless. Whether you …

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February 16, 2016 By Wildmex

Surf Music Through the Years

Ever since the “surf culture” started booming in the 1960’s in California, music has been a huge part of it; a complement to the sport and this new and exciting culture that brought so many people together, challenged authorities, gravity, nature, but most of all, points of view and how life and sport could be …

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May 16, 2015 By Wildmex

Stretching in Sayulita for beginner and intermediate Surfers

Reaching out from #Sayulita to all the surfers in the Punta Mita area in México and around the globe, who are looking to improve their  surfing skills and find strenght and release prior and after hitting the waves, here are some useful yoga exercises:   To warm up with some modified #Sun_salutations, start in #Tadasana, …

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November 16, 2014 By Wildmex

Best tides to surf in the Sayulita and Punta de Mita area?

Everyday people come through asking which tide is the best to surf, what is an incoming tide? Outgoing tide? Does it make a difference between a beach break, point break or reef? Well keep reading to find out… The Sayulita and Punta Mita area is blessed for having waves all day long and all year …

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November 16, 2013 By Wildmex

How to get fit for your Surfing Vacations?

Surfing is not snowboarding, nor is it skateboarding. You don’t lie down on your snowboard then pop up just as you are gathering speed. Nor does snowboarding or skateboarding require you to paddle your way back up the hill after a big run. One of the hardest things about surfing is paddling into waves, which …

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May 16, 2013 By Wildmex

Surfing during rain or storm

Rainy season on Mexico’s Pacific coast starts in July, goes harder in August and September and starts lowing down on October. A lot of questions come to mind and if you are on vacation at the beach it will feel like luck is not on your side… On the contrary. Is it okay to surf …

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February 16, 2013 By Wildmex

Introduction to Surfing and Surf Science

Wave Formation Ocean waves are formed by low-pressure storm systems far out at sea, or by localized onshore winds. Waves traveling from a long distance away are called ground swells , and travel across the ocean in orderly groups called sets . Sets of waves generally have between three and eight waves, but can have …

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