Los Cabos · SURF LESSONS IN SAN JOSé DEL CABO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 surf lessons in San José del Cabo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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…”
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.”
Martin and his team take you from San José del Cabo to a quieter Baja surf break, often near Cerritos or the East Cape. You get private transport, local wave advice, coffee, snacks, shade, fresh water, and photography. Bring or rent your own board, then keep the rest of your day free.
“Great experience. Showed up on time, great experience at local surf shop to get a board and took me to a local break and got several hours of surf in. Went out his way to make me feel comfortable and his explanation of the waves was spot on. Great guy and will book again. Thanks for everything. Had a great day of surfing.”
Join Max of Good Trips Baja for a private, roughly seven-hour surf day from San José del Cabo. He matches boards and breaks to your level, drives to suitable Pacific or East Cape spots, and supplies transport, water, snacks, shade, chairs, and beach gear.
“Max picked us up in a clean and spacious vehicle, and was professional and polite throughout the trip! He had comfy beach chairs, umbrellas and snacks, and made sure that we had surfboards that were best suited for us. Both my husband and I have taken surfing lessons before, but this is the first time that we both were able to get up on our boards for more than a few seconds and feel the rush of riding the waves! Having a private tour with Max meant that we were able to get a lot of one on one attention, which really helped us take our skills to the next…”
Meet national surf champion Sergio Cat Reyes Hernandez at Costa Azul in San Jose del Cabo for a private, two-hour lesson. You will learn board skills, ocean safety, tides, swells, and surfing etiquette. Soft-top boards, leashes, and shade are included.
“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”
Spend about seven hours with Cabo Surf Tours learning to surf on a remote Baja beach. Martin, Carlos, and Pablo provide instruction, safety guidance, gear, lunch, and helpful photos. Beginners start in shallow white water before moving to small waves.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Cabo! Martin, Carlos, and Pablo did such an amazing job at helping me catch my first wave. Coming with 0 experience they were very patient and encouraging. I felt very comfortable and it was an amazing experience overall.”
Meet Fernando and the Surf in Cabo team at Pescadito Beach for a two-hour beginner-friendly lesson at Costa Azul. You’ll cover safety and technique on the sand, practice paddling and standing in the water, then review your progress with refreshments. Gear and filtered water are included.
“This checked off a major bucket list item of mine! Fernando was amazing! He was helpful and personable. A great teacher!”
Ride with Beyond Reality Private Tours from San Jose del Cabo to a remote East Cape beach for a private, beginner-friendly surf lesson. Your guide covers ocean safety, paddling, pop-ups, and turning, then starts you in shallow white water before moving to small waves.
“Jason was terrific! Kids had a blast and got to surf in a secluded surf break. Highly recommend - 5 stars!”
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