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Surf Lessons in Puerto Escondido for beginners

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Overview

What makes this experience special is the combination of personalized coaching, local knowledge, and a relaxed environment designed for beginner surfers.

Unlike crowded surf lessons, our sessions maintain small instructor ratios, allowing for individual guidance, clear feedback, and a more comfortable learning experience in the water.

Our local instructors combine surf coaching with ocean awareness, safety fundamentals, and beginner-friendly techniques to help you build confidence from your first waves.

Each lesson takes place at the best beginner-friendly surf spot for the day (usually Carrizalillo, La Punta, or another beach selected based on wave and safety conditions).

More than a surf lesson, this is an authentic Puerto Escondido surf experience focused on progression, ocean connection, and enjoying the process of learning to surf.

What's Included

  • Surfboard, leash and rashguard
  • Transportation from the meeting point (surf school) to the beach and back.
  • Bottled water Please bring your reusable bottle with enough water to stay hydrated for the class.
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Meeting Location

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Avenida las Brisas
Playa Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido with beginner-friendly surf lessons for all experience levels. Choose between private, semi-private, or group sessions.

Your session begins at our surf school with an introduction covering ocean safety, wave awareness, paddling technique, and surf fundamentals. We also guide you through warm-up exercises before entering the water.

We then head to the beach with the best conditions for the day, usually Carrizalillo, La Punta, or another beginner-friendly surf break depending on wave and safety conditions.

Whether you choose a private, semi-private, or group lesson, we maintain small instructor ratios to provide personalized guidance, clear feedback, and a safe learning environment.

In the water, you’ll practice:

- paddling technique
- wave timing
- catching whitewater waves
- standing up safely on your board

Whether it’s your first surf lesson or you want to improve your basics, our goal is to help you build confidence in the ocean while enjoying an authentic surf experience in Puerto Escondido.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with new surf skills, ocean knowledge, and the unforgettable feeling of riding your first waves.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Surf Lessons in Puerto Escondido for beginners?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5585785P5

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  • Surfboard, leash and rashguard
  • Transportation from the meeting point (surf school) to the beach and back.
  • Bottled waterPlease bring your reusable bottle with enough water to stay hydrated for the class.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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