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7 places, our 5 picks first · Read our guide to surf

Deals in 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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Marea Surf School

A surf school by the river, started in 2015 with an umbrella and four boards: local instructors, never more than four students each, 90-minute lessons on the main beach from MX$1,200, or the open-top truck to La Lancha's jungle beach at 2pm.

Surf school · North side · 4 min from the plaza · $$$

Surf · Centro

Sayulita Surf Center

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.

2 min from the plaza$$$

Surf · North side

Sayulita Surf Co.

Locally owned school for surf and stand-up paddle lessons and rentals, with guided sessions for more experienced surfers.

8 min from the plaza$$$

Surf · Centro

Surf'n Sayulita

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.

2 min from the plaza$$$

Surf · Centro

Sea Sayulita

Small adventure outfit planning surf lessons at quieter spots away from the main beach, waterfall hikes, surf trips and beach fires, with transport included.

4 min from the plaza$$$

And 2 more we've mapped

  1. 6Mexican Surf Mafiasurf school · South side · 4 min
  2. 7Sayulita Surf Schoolsurf school · Centro · 3 min
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