Private Cabo San Lucas Surfing Lesson at Cerritos




Duration
daily
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English, Spanish
Age Requirement
6 - 70 Ages
About this tour
Experience the thrill of surfing at Cerritos Beach, one of Baja California Sur's most popular surfing destinations, on a private lesson designed for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
Located on the Pacific coast near Todos Santos, Cerritos Beach is known for its sandy beach break, consistent waves, and beautiful natural surroundings. During the winter surfing season, it offers an excellent setting to learn, practice, and improve your surfing skills with personalized professional instruction.
Your private surfing experience begins with round-trip transportation from your hotel or designated meeting point in Los Cabos. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Pacific coastline toward Cerritos Beach, where your professional bilingual surf instructor will welcome you and introduce you to the day's ocean conditions.
Before entering the water, your instructor provides a safety briefing and personalized instruction covering surfing fundamentals, ocean awareness, paddling techniques, positioning, and standing up on the board.
Whether you're catching your first wave or refining your technique, your instructor adapts the lesson to your experience, abilities, and the day's surf conditions.
Enjoy approximately two hours of surfing instruction and practice, with guidance and assistance throughout your time in the water. The private format allows for a more personalized experience at a comfortable pace.
After surfing, enjoy an included Mexican lunch featuring traditional local flavors before returning to Los Cabos.
The complete excursion lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including round-trip transportation, surfing instruction, and lunch.
Private surf lessons at Cerritos Beach operate during the winter season, from November 15 to March 15, with daily availability and flexible scheduling, subject to ocean conditions and advance booking.
Private departures can be arranged within the 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM scheduling window, depending on availability and transportation arrangements.
The private experience is designed for individuals, couples, families, and small groups. A minimum booking charge equivalent to three participants applies.
Professional bilingual surf instruction, surfboards, necessary surfing equipment, bottled water, light snacks, lunch, and complimentary round-trip transportation from designated hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor are included.
The activity is rated moderate and is suitable for participants aged 6–70 with reasonable physical fitness and comfort in the ocean.
Surfing conditions vary daily. Lesson locations, techniques, and time spent in the water may be adjusted according to waves, tides, weather, and participant abilities to prioritize safety.
During the warmer months, from March 15 to November 15, High Tide Los Cabos offers surfing lessons at Costa Azul Beach instead of Cerritos.
Route
- 1Cerritos BeachNorth AmericaMexicoBaja California Sur
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Discover the beautiful Pacific coastline of Baja California Sur on a private surfing adventure at Cerritos Beach, near Todos Santos.
OPERATING SEASON AND DURATION
Operating season: November 15 to March 15.
Operating days: Daily during the winter season, subject to availability.
Private scheduling window: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, subject to availability and ocean conditions.
Total excursion duration: Approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation, surfing instruction, and lunch.
Surfing activity: Approximately 2 hours.
Exact hotel pick-up times and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking.
TOUR ITINERARY
1. Hotel Pick-up and Scenic Drive to Cerritos Beach
Your private surfing adventure begins with complimentary transportation from your hotel or designated meeting point at the confirmed time.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur toward Cerritos Beach, a popular surfing destination near Todos Santos.
2. Arrival, Equipment Fitting, and Safety Briefing
Meet your professional bilingual surf instructor, who will introduce you to the beach, explain the day's ocean conditions, and provide the necessary surfing equipment.
Your instructor will cover essential surfing techniques, ocean awareness, safety procedures, and proper board handling before entering the water.
3. Private Surfing Lesson and Practice
Enjoy approximately two hours of personalized surfing instruction and practice at Cerritos Beach.
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of paddling, positioning, standing up, and catching waves, while more experienced surfers can focus on improving technique, balance, and wave selection.
Your instructor adapts the lesson to your experience, abilities, and daily surf conditions.
Breaks may be taken as needed during the surfing session.
4. Mexican Lunch
After your surfing experience, enjoy an included Mexican lunch with traditional local flavors.
Vegetarian options may be requested in advance.
5. Return Transportation to Los Cabos
After lunch, relax during the scenic return drive to your hotel or designated meeting point.
Return times vary depending on the agreed departure time, hotel location, traffic, and road conditions.
TRANSPORTATION AND MEETING ARRANGEMENTS
Complimentary round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor.
Complimentary hotel pick-up is not available from Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas. Guests staying at these properties meet at OXXO Plaza Gali in Cabo San Lucas.
Cruise passengers also meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the cruise pier. Detailed walking directions are provided with the booking confirmation.
OXXO Plaza Gali meeting point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eh61xYtV2NA82kon6
Guests arriving independently may arrange a meeting point in advance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The surfing lesson takes place at Cerritos Beach during the winter season, from November 15 to March 15.
The private experience is adapted to the group's abilities and the day's wave and ocean conditions.
Participants must be at least 6 years old, have reasonable physical fitness, and feel comfortable in the ocean.
The itinerary is approximate and may be adjusted according to weather, surf conditions, traffic, and safety considerations.
During the summer surfing season, from March 15 to November 15, surfing lessons are offered at Costa Azul Beach instead.
Trip includes
Included
A professional bilingual surf instructor (English and Spanish) is included exclusively for your private group throughout the surfing lesson at Cerritos Beach, Baja California Sur.
Before entering the water, your instructor provides a safety briefing, explains the day's ocean and wave conditions, and introduces essential surfing techniques, including paddling, positioning, balance, standing up, and wave selection.
During approximately two hours of surfing instruction and practice, your instructor provides personalized guidance and assistance in the water, adapting the lesson to each participant's experience, abilities, and the day's surf conditions.
Beginners receive step-by-step instruction, while participants with previous surfing experience can focus on improving their technique and confidence.
The instructor supervises the surfing activities and prioritizes safety throughout the lesson.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
An authentic Mexican lunch is included after the private surfing lesson at Cerritos Beach.
Lunch includes tacos, rice, beans, guacamole, traditional Mexican salsas, and one beverage per participant.
Complimentary bottled water and light snacks are also provided during the excursion.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or food allergies so we can review the available options.
Civil liability insurance is included as part of the tour operator's coverage, subject to the terms, conditions, coverage limits, and exclusions of the applicable insurance policy.
Coverage applies within the scope of the operator's policy during the guided surfing activity. Any claims are subject to review and determination by the insurance provider.
This coverage does not replace personal travel or medical insurance.
Complimentary round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor.
Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned van, such as a Chevrolet Express or Toyota Hiace.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur to Cerritos Beach, near Todos Santos, where the private surfing lesson takes place.
Exact hotel pick-up times and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking, according to the agreed private tour schedule and hotel location.
Complimentary hotel pick-up is not available from Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas. Guests staying at these properties meet at OXXO Plaza Gali in Cabo San Lucas.
Cruise passengers also meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the cruise pier. Detailed walking directions are provided with the booking confirmation.
Guests arriving independently may arrange a meeting point in advance.
Return transportation to the original hotel or designated meeting point is included after the surfing lesson and lunch. Travel times may vary depending on hotel location, traffic, and road conditions.
Included:
Soft-top surfboard suitable for each participant's experience and skill level.
Surfboard leash.
Rash guard for use during the lesson.
Wetsuit available upon advance request, subject to size availability.
Shaded beach area for breaks between surfing sessions.
Fiberglass surfboard available upon advance request, subject to suitability and availability.
SEASON, SCHEDULE AND DURATION
Operating season: November 15 – March 15.
Available daily during the winter season, with flexible private departures between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM, subject to availability and ocean conditions.
Approximately 2 hours of surfing instruction and practice.
Total excursion duration: Approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation, surfing, and lunch. Actual timing may vary depending on hotel location, traffic, and ocean conditions.
The time displayed during online booking is a reference. Your preferred lesson time, exact hotel pick-up time, and meeting instructions are confirmed after booking.
From March 15 to November 15, private surfing lessons are offered at Costa Azul Beach as a separate experience.
PRIVATE BOOKING AND GROUP SIZE
This experience is exclusively reserved for your group.
A minimum booking charge equivalent to 3 participants applies, even if only 1 or 2 guests attend.
Solo travelers and couples may book by selecting the actual number of participants. No additional guests need to be registered.
A maximum ratio of 1 instructor for every 3 surfers is maintained.
PARTICIPATION AND SAFETY
Suitable ages: 6–70 years.
Basic swimming ability, reasonable physical fitness, and comfort in the ocean are required.
Suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers, with personalized coaching also available for experienced surfers.
Not recommended for pregnant guests or individuals with serious back or heart conditions. Not wheelchair accessible.
Surf lessons take place at Cerritos Beach, near Todos Santos.
Surfboards, leashes, and rash guards are provided. Wetsuits are available upon advance request.
Lesson activities may be adjusted according to waves, currents, weather, and safety conditions.
If High Tide cancels due to unsafe conditions, guests may reschedule or receive a full refund.
TRANSPORTATION AND MEETING POINTS
Round-trip transportation is included from selected hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor.
No complimentary hotel pick-up from Hard Rock, Nobu, Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas. Guests staying there meet at OXXO Plaza Gali.
Independent travelers may arrange a meeting point in advance.
Cruise passengers meet at OXXO Plaza Gali, not at the pier. Allow sufficient time for tender transfers.
Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eh61xYtV2NA82kon6
BOOKING AND CANCELLATIONS
Please provide your hotel name or meeting arrangements when booking.
Arrive punctually; instructors wait a maximum of 5 minutes. No printed voucher is required.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable.
Medical refund requests require a same-day medical certificate and notification before departure.
Questions: High Tide Los Cabos, +52 624 178 9553.
WHAT TO BRING
Swimsuit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, sun protection, comfortable beach footwear, and personal medication if needed. Bring only essential belongings; lockers are not available.
Excluded
Excluded:
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
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