Los Cabos · CABO SURF LESSONS
Costa Azul and the East Cape breaks are the ones beginners get taught on, which puts most of these on the San José side. These 6 compare board hire, group size and the time of day the instructor picks.
Spend about three hours learning to surf at Costa Azul with coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, Emilio, and Marco. Lessons suit beginners ages six and up, with foam boards, rash guards, snacks, water, and optional hotel or port transport included. Morning sessions usually offer the best conditions.
“Great instructor. Paid a lot of attention to my 10 year old to make sure she was comfortable. She learned a lot”
Meet coaches such as Sol, Marcos, or Alan for a private Costa Azul surf lesson suited to beginners and families. You get transport, board, rash guard or wetsuit, water, snacks, and about two hours in the waves. Morning sessions usually offer calmer wind and cleaner surf.
“I am extremely upset and disappointed in Private Los Cabos surf lesson. It is a parent’s worst fear to send their child away for a class, and have them come back unsafe and hurt. My 6 year old son fell onto the surfboard and his lip, chin, and nose were cut open. He had to go to emergency to have 3 stitches. I understand accidents happen, but the teachers should have given him more instructions and training before letting him out to the ocean. In addition, there needed to be much more handholding, foresight experience, and careful watching for a first time young child surfer. The teachers had the audacity…”
Max from Good Trips Baja takes you from Cabo San Lucas to a beginner-friendly beach, often Cerritos, for a 1.5-hour surf lesson. You get a safety briefing, board, wetsuit, water, snacks, shade, and free beach time before tacos and the drive home.
“In a nutshell, Max was awesome. He picked me up at Le Blanc and my wife was able to join us for a small fee to get video/pictures of me taking the lesson. I've always wanted to try surfing but didn't get a chance until this trip to Cabo. We had a great conversation with Max on the way to/from Cerritos Beach. The spot was perfect for learning and I'm happy to say Max was able to get a 50+ year old up and surfing. It was an excellent day in every respect and I will do it again when we return to Cabo.”
Head from Cabo to Cerritos Beach for a beginner-friendly surf lesson with foam boards, wetsuits, coaching, lunch, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Alan, Allan, Marco, Louis, and Mike tailor instruction to your level. Non-surfers can join for beach time under shaded umbrellas.
“Guide was simply fantastic. Positive, encouraging, patient, professional and didn’t miss a beat. Great drive and conversation along the way. Perfectly tailored to my energy/requests.”
Martin and the Cabo Surf Tours team take you from your accommodation to a remote Baja beach for a private, four-hour surf lesson. You get breakfast, board equipment, a rash vest or wetsuit, safety coaching, and patient instruction for beginners through experienced surfers.
“Our instructor Carlos was the best. Super friendly guy and a huge help out in the water. Martin (the owner) met us there and had a cooler with snacks, drinks, and sandwiches that I actually still think about. The other instructors that were helping the other couple were super friendly as well. Super easy logistics, super friendly people, great half day adventure.”
Spend 90 minutes learning to surf at Playa Pescadito near San José del Cabo. Your instructor covers board skills on the sand, then coaches you in the water for about an hour. Rocco and David are among the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. Gear and beach equipment are included.
“Great beach and waves. They got my son surfing! And he wants to go again! The instructor has fins and pushed him t into the waves.”
Pick a bay, a dune road or a table.
