Surf school · San Blas, Nayarit
We help you shorten the time it takes to learn to surf. Choose according to your interest level: one day to try it, two days to settle the basics, five days to leave surfing on your own.
The lessons
Three options. What separates them is how many days you spend in the water and how far you get.
One day in the water to find out whether surfing is for you. We start with ocean safety and theory. We move to the sand to learn basic techniques, and from there into the water to control the board safely and try your first waves.
Who it is for: You are curious and you want to try. You want to see what surfing is about and what it takes, without committing to a full camp.
Two surf lessons designed to learn the most basic principles and to have enough time in the water to put what you are taught into practice.
Who it is for: You have the weekend, or two days back to back. You practice and build upon what you learn on the first day, while it is still fresh.
The complete program: the knowledge and the skills required to continue practicing on your own: ocean safety, board control, choosing and catching your wave on your own, and riding waves.
Who it is for: You have several days and you want to leave surfing on your own. It is the only option that aims for you to finish the camp practicing without an instructor's help.
Testimonials
The best surf experience
“He’s super patient and enjoys teaching, not just the techniques to surf, but also the theory behind the teaching.”Val
100% recommended
“The instructor is very patient. He explains everything in a way that is clear. I would come back again. It was a very good class.”Raquel
The best surf instructor
“The best surf instructor. He has all the patience and the vibe for the classes. I’ll always come back every opportunity I have.”Fernanda
Compare Lesson Options
All three options start the same way, on the sand. They differ in how much time you have to build the knowledge and the skills it takes to surf on your own.
| Item | Single-Day Surf Lesson | Weekend Surf Camp | 5-Day Surf Camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day · 2 hours | 2 days · 6 hours | 5 days · 15 hours |
| Who it is for | You are curious and want to try | You have the weekend to practice | You want to learn the necessary skills to continue practicing on your own |
| Knowledge of the local beach | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Theory and position on the sand | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and board control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paddling and catching the wave | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Riding waves lying down | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standing up | First attempts | Yes | Yes |
| Reading the sea and choosing your wave | — | Introduction | Yes |
| Surfing without being pushed | — | — | Yes |
| Group size | Max. 4 per instructor | Max. 4 per instructor | Max. 4 per instructor |
| Price per person | $55 USD | $105 USD | $235 USD |
Prices are per person in U.S. dollars: $55, $105, and $235.
Recommendation
If you have the week, the 5-Day Surf Camp is the only option that prepares you for surfing independently. Five lessons give you the time in the water to build ocean safety, board control, and the judgment to choose and catch your own waves.
Two days is the minimum for something to stick. The first day you get comfortable being on the surfboard. On day two, your body starts to feel comfortable getting to your feet and moving on the board. If the week is not an option, the Weekend Surf Camp is where to start.
If you only want to know what surfing is about, take the Single-Day Surf Lesson and decide afterwards.
Six is ideal. It is five lessons, but they are more effective with one rest day in the middle.
Why here
Learning is faster when the place is on your side and someone is guiding you through the learning phase.
San Blas has sandy beaches, gentle surf, and few people in the water.
We maintain a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, so nobody goes without attention in the water.
Several points nearby, with different waves, to choose the right one as you progress.
We also offer
It is not all surfing. At Las Islitas you paddle without waves, and it is the best option for the days when surfing is not possible.
Calm water, no waves, and no experience required. Playa Las Islitas in San Blas is a quiet stretch of sea where you learn the basics and paddle a scenic route around rocky islands and coves.
Who it is for: Suitable for ages 12 and up. Perfect if you are traveling as a family, or if you want a calm day between surf lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your goal and how many days you have. If you just want to get on a board and see what surfing is about, the Single-Day Surf Lesson is your best option. If you have two consecutive days, then the Weekend Surf Camp. If you really want to learn how to surf properly and be able to surf on your own, then the 5-Day Surf Camp is your best bet.
No, a single lesson is not enough for someone to learn to surf.
One lesson gives you basic control of the board and your first waves. To surf without help you need more days in the water.
It varies from person to person. The 5-Day Surf Camp is designed so you finish the week equipped to practice safely on your own.
Six is ideal. The camp is five lessons, but it works better spread over six days so you have one rest day in the middle.
The ideal order is three days of lessons, a rest day, and two more days. The day off gives your body time to take in what it learned, and it shows when you get back in the water.
Surf lessons will help you develop the fundamentals necessary for you to surf safely and independently, and they shorten the time it takes to learn.
Yes, the surf lessons are in the ocean, and while we start in shallow water, for safety, you do need to know how to swim.
Contact
Tell us how many days you have and whether you have surfed before. We will tell you which one to start with.
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