Pacific coast · Nayarit and Oaxaca
Mexico surf camp, matched to your level
Find a Mexico surf camp that fits your level, dates and budget. Tell us how you surf, we suggest local camps in Sayulita, Puerto Escondido or Salina Cruz, and you book directly with them.
- Level
- First wave to barrels
- Season
- Surf all year
- Wave
- Beach breaks, points
Choose your coast
Which destination suits your surfing?
Three towns, three kinds of wave. Pick by level first, then by travel month.
Nayarit
Sayulita
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
- Season
- Dec to Apr
- Wave
- Soft beach break
A lively surf town 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, with mellow rollers out front and day trips to Punta Mita.
Sayulita surf camp
Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido
- Level
- All levels, by beach
- Season
- Year round
- Wave
- Cove, point, barrels
Learn in the Carrizalillo cove, progress on the La Punta left, and watch Zicatela barrel from the sand.
Puerto Escondido surf camp
Oaxaca
Salina Cruz
- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Wave
- Long right points
Remote right-hand points on the Gulf of Tehuantepec, reached by 4x4 with a local guide.
Salina Cruz surf camp
Inside a camp week
What a surf camp week usually includes
- Daily surf sessions with a coach or guide, timed to tide and wind
- Boards and rash guards suited to your level
- Transport to the break that works best on the day
- A room near the water, shared or private
- Video review of your sessions at many camps
- Options such as yoga, Spanish classes, breakfast or full board
We tell you what each option covers before you decide.
Request camp optionsHow it works
Three steps from this page to the lineup
Tell us your level and dates
Fill in the short form. Add room type, budget or extras if you have them in mind.
We check with local camps
We contact partner camps in your destination about space for your dates and level.
You compare and book direct
The options arrive by email. You choose the camp you prefer and book with it.
Budget
What sets the price of a camp
Two Mexico surf camp offers in the same town can differ a lot.
| Room | Dorm, shared double or private room with bathroom |
|---|---|
| Coaching | Group or private sessions, and how many per week |
| Season | Winter is peak in Sayulita, summer brings the big Oaxaca swells |
| Meals | Breakfast only, or full board |
| Transfers | Airport pickup, boat or 4x4 trips to remote breaks |
Your request
Get camp options for your dates
Tell us where and when you want to surf. No destination in mind yet? Pick "Help me choose".
FAQ
Questions before you book a surf camp in Mexico
Is Mexico good for beginner surfers?
Yes, if you pick the right beach. Sayulita and Playa Carrizalillo in Puerto Escondido have small, forgiving waves for first lessons. Zicatela and most Salina Cruz points are for experienced surfers.
When is the best time for a surf camp in Mexico?
It depends on the coast. Sayulita has its most beginner-friendly waves from November to April. Oaxaca gets its biggest south swells from May to September, and Salina Cruz camps mostly run from March to October.
How long should a surf camp be?
Most surfers book one week. Five to seven days of sessions is enough to build habits, and longer stays suit learners who want to reach green waves.
Do I need to bring my own surfboard?
No. Camps provide boards for your level, usually soft-tops for beginners. Experienced surfers often travel with their own boards: tell us in the form and we check what each camp offers.
Do I pay you or the camp?
You book and pay the camp directly, on its own terms. We find the camps that match your request and pass it on.
Can I combine surfing with yoga or Spanish classes?
Yes. Several camps in Sayulita and Puerto Escondido add yoga or Spanish lessons. Mention it in the form and we include those options.