Lessons, boards and the people who shape them. The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.
11 places, our 6 picks first · Read our guide to surf
From our own research (October 2026) and from owners who keep their page here. Deals change, so check before you go. Run one? Tell us.
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A family surf school on Calle Marlín since 2002: a 90-minute lesson plus an hour's free practice (MX$1,790 alone, less in a group), and if you don't stand up, the second is free. Rentals, multi-day courses and lessons at La Lancha too.
Stand up or the second lesson is free
Surf · Centro
Local shaper building custom surfboards and fins, with ding repairs and quality board rentals.
Surf · Centro
Diego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
Surf · Centro
A surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more. Day trips to a jungle beach end with fish tacos.
Surf · Centro
Sayulita's first surf school, run by the Southworth family since the 1990s right on the beach in front of the main break, beside a beach restaurant and fishing tours.
Surf · Centro
Small adventure outfit planning surf lessons at quieter spots away from the main beach, waterfall hikes, surf trips and beach fires, with transport included.
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