★ 4.9 on Google from 400+ surfers · Max 4 surfers per instructor · Book direct, skip the fees
Small & local · Since 2015
A small surf school in Sayulita.
It started in 2015 with an umbrella and four boards on Sayulita's main beach. Today we have a shop in town, a small crew and two open-top trucks. We're still small, still local, and we still love getting people on waves.
2015
started in Sayulita
4.9
on Google
400+
5-star reviews
5.0
on TripAdvisor
Our story
It started with an umbrella and four boards.
In 2015 I set up an umbrella on Sayulita's main beach, with four boards and a love for sharing waves. Surfing has brought me so many friends since then, and many of our guests come back every year.
More than a decade later the umbrella is gone and we have a shop in town, by the river. The rest hasn't changed: a small crew, small groups and lots of time in the water with every guest.
— Miguel
Founder
How we do things
What you can count on.
01
Small groups
Max 4 surfers per instructor, so you get real coaching and lots of waves.
02
Respect
For the ocean, the town, the local surfers in the line-up and each other.
03
Cool trucks, good music
Our open-top trucks still take every group to La Lancha, with the music on.
04
Guaranteed fun
Guests come back the next day, and some even come back the next year.
What we do
Lessons, trips & boards.
We also work with local friends for Marietas Islands trips, cooking classes and jungle hikes.
Why Sayulita
Warm water, waves all year.
Sayulita is a small surf town on the Riviera Nayarit, about 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport. The water is warm all year, the main beach has a gentle wave for beginners, and there are plenty of breaks for experienced surfers along the coast to Punta de Mita.
Featured in The Boston Globe, January 2025
Reviews
4.9 on Google and TripAdvisor.
★★★★★
“I had the best time in Sayulita and Marea Surf School was a huge part of that… The instructors are so friendly and explain things really thoroughly. The school is really welcoming and you instantly feel like friends.”
Olivia · Board rental & La Lancha
★★★★★
“Surfed 5 days with Miguel at Marea Surf School recently. Miguel was a gracious guide and all-round chill guy. His song choices on the rides to and from La Lancha were 10/10.”
Rodney · 5 days with Marea
★★★★★
“Surfed with them for a week, and really enjoyed learning from and hanging out with the whole team. Miguel, Juan, Jose, and Omar are all great! Highly recommend.”
Vincent · A week with Marea
