The 9 Best Surf Lessons in Los Cabos

1.Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

At Costa Azul, professional coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, and Emilio teach beginners and experienced surfers in small groups, with one coach for every three participants. Expect step-by-step instruction, a foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, water, snacks, and optional hotel or cruise-terminal transport. Conditions can change, so check the season and pickup details before booking.

“Amazing, family friendly surf lessons. Sol, Alan, and Fernando were fantastic instructors. They were patient and personalized their support to the needs of everyone. Our 13 and 11 year olds will be lifelong surfers now.”

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2.Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

At Costa Azul, a private coach gives your group a step-by-step surf lesson suited to your experience level. Foam boards, rash guards or wetsuits, water, snacks, and optional hotel or port transport are included. Coaches such as Sol, Marcos, and Alan have led lessons here, though staffing can vary. Allow about two and a half hours, and bring a towel, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“Had lots of fun with our family of 5 catching larger waves than we anticipated! Thanks for a great experience, we will be back!”

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3.Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Max K. of Good Trips Baja picks you up in Cabo for a private surf outing at a beginner-friendly beach chosen for the season. Expect a short lesson on the sand, about 1.5 hours of instruction in the water, extra time with the board, beach chairs and shade, and an optional taco lunch. Surfboards, wetsuits, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“SO FUN! Highly highly recommend. Max took us to a town about an hour away and it was so cool to escape Cabo for a little day trip. He was a great teacher and we both caught some great waves! Afterwards he brought us to a local taco place and it was one of my favorite meals to date! Can’t recommend enough, it’s a must!”

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4.Surf Lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Head from Cabo San Lucas to Cerritos Beach for a surf lesson with a professional instructor, foam board and rash guard or wetsuit provided. Groups are capped at 15, with one coach for every three people. The drive follows the Pacific and mountains, and the day includes Mexican lunch, optional hotel pickup and a shaded beach setup for non-surfers.

“It was so fun! Myself, my older brother, younger sister, and dad basically got a private lesson. The 3 surf instructors helped us catch waves and were great at guiding us through smaller to larger waves. I wasn’t expecting to be able to stand that quickly — or at all — during my first lesson. They met all four of us at the level we were at and adjusted their coaching to meet our skill levels.”

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5.Private Surf lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Head from Cabo San Lucas to Baja’s Cerritos beach for a private surf lesson with a coach, board, rash guard or wetsuit, and lunch included. The drive takes you along the Pacific and mountain views, while the lesson suits beginners and experienced surfers. Pickup is offered, but summer lessons may move to Costa Azul, so confirm the beach for your date.

“They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!”

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6.Surf Lessons in CABO with Mexico Surf Champ!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Costa Azul in San José del Cabo, Catman Surf School offers a private, roughly two-hour lesson with national surf champion Sergio Reyes-Hernandez or another instructor from his team. Expect coaching on technique, ocean safety, tides, swells, and surf etiquette, plus a soft-top board, leash, and shade umbrella. Bring water shoes: the shore can be rocky.

“So so good he was the best teacher and super kind and paddled us out and helpful would recommend to any beginners but had such a good eye for the waves good for advanced too knows the best spots”

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7.Half Day Surf Lesson in Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Spend three hours learning to surf in Costa Azul, Baja California Sur, with bilingual instructors and soft boards suited to beginners and intermediates. Hotel pickup, rash guards or wetsuits, snacks, and a shaded beach camp are included. One coach is assigned for every three surfers, and companions can book a beach-side spot to watch.

“High tide was fabulous. They exceeded our expectations with the surfing instructions. Very hands on and we’re not satisfied themselves until all in our group were able to stand up on the surfing board”

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8.Cabo epic private surf and video photography adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

In Cabo San Lucas, a private photographer captures your surf session from the water and the sand. Bring up to four surfers for close-up wave shots, wider action photos, and images you can use to study your technique. The operator’s team includes Martin and Emiliano, though confirm who will lead your session.

“Martin and his group are wonderful. door to door service, food, boards and photos.”

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9.Private Surf Lesson in Baja, East Cape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

From San José del Cabo, head by air-conditioned Toyota Tundra to a remote East Cape beach for a private, 3.5-hour surf lesson. Jason is the guide named in a family’s account of the trip. Expect a safety briefing, beginner-friendly white-water practice, soft boards, snacks, and breaks as needed.

“Jason was terrific! Kids had a blast and got to surf in a secluded surf break. Highly recommend - 5 stars!”

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