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Basic Surf Lessons in Tulum

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Tulum, Mexico
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  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn all of the basics of surfing with a professional instructor, Mauricio, with this basic surf lesson at Ahau Tulum. Your instructor will provide everything you need to get out on the waves, including a life jacket and a surfboard with a leash. You'll also get the chance to practice for an hour on your surfboard at no extra charge.
  • Learn to surf with a professional instructor
  • Surfboards, leashes, and life jackets will be provided
  • An additional hour of surfboard practice is included
  • Private lesson for one or two people

What's Included

  • Surfboard, Leash and Life jacket
  • Pick Up from hotels

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ahau Tulum
    Carr. Tulum a Boca Paila Km. 7.5 Zona Costera, Tulum Beach, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

    Ahau Tulum Hotel has a huge wooden female sculpture at the entrance by artist Daniel Popper.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Kenna_D
This experience was amazing! The instructor was knowledgeable and so kind. The location was gorgeous. Pluma, thank you so much for your help and for shaping our confidence to surf. But more than surfing, we learned much about life. Surfing was a blast, it was a life long bucket list item for me.

Reviews

5.0
based on 21 reviews
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Moranne_E, Dec 2025
Mauricio and his team were awesome! Helpful and supportive and fun! Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for surf lessons in Tulum!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much Moranne for this great review. We are very lucky to be able to share our passion for the ocean with people as nice as you. Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊

Best excursion I’ve ever done

Kenna_D, Jun 2025
This experience was amazing! The instructor was knowledgeable and so kind. The location was gorgeous. Pluma, thank you so much for your help and for shaping our confidence to surf. But more than surfing, we learned much about life. Surfing was a blast, it was a life long bucket list item for me.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much Kenna for this great review!🙏. Pluma is a great instructor and we are very fortunate to have a person as nice as him on our team. Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊🤙

Incredible Experience

Fayge_K, Oct 2024
Best surfing Lesson ever! Jorge was patient and an incredible teacher. We even came back the next day!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for this great review! Jorge is a great surfer and instructor and we are very fortunate to have him on our team. Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here :-)

Amazing Experience

Jonathan_N, Feb 2024
Went with my friend who had also never surfed before. He was a phenomenal instructor, Incredibly friendly, amicable, great vibe and really made sure we learned and were safe while doing it. Would absolutely recommend this.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you so much for this great review, it was a pleasure to meet you and we really love surfing and we are fortunate to share this passion with people as nice as yourself. Have a great day.

We found our new hobby!

Rafael_G, Jul 2023
Elio was awesome! This was our first time surfing and he taught us and prepared us well. We had a great time and will do this again!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for this great review! We really love surfing and love to share this passion with you. Have a great day and if you come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊

Great first experience

Aaron_M, Mar 2023
What a great experience for my kids and I. We had no previous experience surfing before today. My two youngest has a bit of trouble with it by my 14 managed fine. I would definitely recommend this.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you very much Aaron. It was our pleasure to teach you and your kids. If you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊

One of the best teacher in Mexico

mary_C, Mar 2023
I paid for me and my grandson unfortunately, I lost my fees as I was not well but my grandson got to go and the guide was absolutely amazing and much was learned. It truly is worth the price. I just wished that my grandson got at least a little extra time to compensate my lost fees. So if your looking for an activity for a 14 year old this is it.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Mary. About the fee is because Viator policy. You should notify with 24 hours before the activity so they can give you money back. But I am happy to give your granson some free time to compensante

Great experience. I liked...

Oleksandr_K, Jan 2022
Great experience. I liked it, and it was enjoyable and interesting. The instructor is a friendly person and explains everything well. Thanks

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for this great review! We love surfing and love sharing our passion with everyone! Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊

Parfait !

DELPHINE_F, Feb 2024
Séance réservée pour ma fille. Nous pensions qu'il s'agissait d'un cours collectif, mais elle était toute seule à profiter des conseils du moniteur (dont j'ai oublié le prénom) mais qui était extrèmement gentil et pédagogue. Nous avons demandé la veille à avancer de 2h l'heure du cours et cela a été possible sans problème. Le cours a débuté par des conseils théoriques sur la belle plage de l'Hôtel Ahau, puis la mise en pratique dans les vagues. Ma fille a également pu bénéficier de la planche pour pratiquer toute seule durant une heure, quand elle le souhaitait. Je recommande vivement

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you so much for this great review!! We really love surfing and is our privilege to share this passion with you. Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊

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