This surf camp in Sayulita will be unforgettable! During the day, you will be taken to catch waves and in the evening, you get to enjoy the magical and vibrant surf town of Sayulita. Sayulita has something for everyone: amazing restaurants, beach parties, salsa lessons, yoga classes, or just have a margarita at the magical beach watching the sunset!
WildMex focuses on two main principles: safety and fun. They ensure that all students have a solid grounding in surfing and water safety before they head out into the waves. They will continuously assess your ability to make sure that you are surfing on the right breaks to make your lessons as safe and as fun as possible. All the instructors are qualified, bilingual, and are lots of fun! Where ability levels are similar, you may also get the chance to surf in a group with other students, a great opportunity to meet other surfers from all over the world.
For Beginners
Newbies will learn how to pop up correctly and catch their own waves, beginning in the whitewater and progressing onto green waves. Depending on your progress, you will have a 10-15 minute land lesson on the first few days to practice techniques. Then it will be time to hit the water with your qualified bilingual instructor's help. Your instructor will keep an eye on your progress and make sure you're at a surf break with the best conditions for your ability.
For Intermediates
Surfing guides will coach you throughout the week, ensuring you are able to improve your surfing. You will explore different breaks, receive local tips from guides, and continuously improve your surfing with your coach’s help. Guests can try different boards from WildMex's collection of over 300 surfboards, meet great people, and enjoy a worry-free surf holiday.
Day 1: Arrival
The optional transfer service will pick you up at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and take you to your accommodations in the town of Sayulita. After driving through the beautiful jungle, you will arrive at the entrance to the beautiful coastal town of Sayulita. You will spend the afternoon and evening familiarizing yourself with the cobblestone streets and open-air markets of this old Mexican surf town. You will be able to settle into your accommodations and rest after the trip.
Day 2: Welcome to surf paradise!
After waking up and having enjoyed a good breakfast, you will meet the WildMex Surf and Adventure staff at the beach spot at the first low tide of the day with your small group for the first scheduled surf lesson and transfer to the best spot of the day. For the first lesson, you will start from the theory and everything you need to know will be explained before entering the water. After introductions and some land-based lessons on safety, surf etiquette and basic techniques, you'll be ready to hit the water and catch your first waves!
WildMex's expert instructors will teach you the basic dynamics of surfing, including wave selection, speed and pop-up technique. Your surf instructor will be hands-on to work with you individually and give great tips to improve your efficiency. By the end of this day, beginners will have caught their first wave and more advanced surfers will have perfected fundamental skills.
You will then take a break for lunch and rest. You should take this opportunity to go to the fresh fruit stand on the sandbar or have a burrito by the seashore, since you've earned it. Take the rest of the afternoon at your own pace to improve the skills you've learned or just go explore the beautiful town of Sayulita and see what it has to offer!
Day 3: Find your stroke
Your second day of surfing will build on the fundamentals you've already learned. Today, your instructors will take you to the next level by teaching you how to select the best waves, pivot, and optimal paddling techniques to catch waves on your own. Get ready to move into deeper water and catch breaking waves! The last part of the morning will be an open surf session to catch some more waves and some one-on-one time with your instructors. You will now have the confidence and skills to move on to bigger waves and different breaks that await you.
After the lesson you, will have a free time wherein you can go get some delicious tacos and have the best margarita of your life while watching the sunset. Just ask the staff for recommendations, they know the best places!
Day 4 to 6: The real surfing experience
During these days, guests will go on three surf trips. Depending on the current conditions and the guest's level, land accessed breaks will be chosen by your instructor to get you surfing. Instructors will take these days to the next level by teaching guests the dynamics of moving around on a point break. Guests will have a chance to catch clean long waves by themselves and experience long and smooth rides.
Day 7: Departure day
If you just haven't had enough, get your morning surf and catch the last waves before your way back to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
Thing to Note
- There will be three to four-hour surf trips each day with qualified instructors for progressive learning and follow-up
- There will be one instructor to every four adults and one instructor to every two kids (6 to 10 years old) in the surf classes. Ratios are designed to maximize personal attention and overall surf experience.