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Surf trips / Bahía
BAHÍA BOAT SURF TRIP · INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Bahía boat surf trip near Punta de Mita.
Drive to Punta de Mita, then take a 10-minute boat ride to the breaks in the bay. Longer rides, more power and fewer crowds, for surfers who are comfortable in deeper water.
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★ 4.9 on Google & TripAdvisor · Morning trips · Minimum 4 surfers
Email us your group size, level and preferred dates. We'll check with the captain and send you the price and availability.
Good to know: Bahía runs with a minimum of 4 surfers. Want more water time? Extend your session to 3 hours for an extra cost. Non-surfers can come along at the surfer price.
OPTIONS
Surf on your own, or with a coach.
JUST YOU
Private coaching
Price on request
Round-trip transport and boat ride
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide on the boat
90-minute coaching session
1:1 with your instructor
The most personal way to surf Bahía.
WITH A FRIEND
Semi-private coaching
Price on request
Round-trip transport and boat ride
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide on the boat
90-minute coaching session
2 surfers per instructor
Coaching in the water, shared with a friend or family member.
FOR INDEPENDENT SURFERS
Surf on your own
Price on request
Round-trip transport and boat ride
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide on the boat
About 2 hours in the water
For surfers who can catch and ride waves on their own.
HOW THE TRIP GOES
From truck to boat to wave.
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Surf
About 2 hours in the water, or extend to 3.
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Ride back
Boat back to Punta de Mita, then the drive home to Sayulita.
About 4–5 hours in total · Mornings · meeting time confirmed the day before
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Meet at the shop
Check in at our shop, Calle Pelícanos 5 by the river in the center of Sayulita, pick your board and load up.
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Drive to Punta de Mita
About 25 minutes south through the jungle.
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Boat ride
A 10-minute boat ride into the bay, straight to the break.
IS BAHÍA FOR YOU?
For intermediate and advanced surfers.
The breaks in Bahía de Banderas near Punta de Mita are only reachable by boat, which keeps them quiet. The waves are longer and have more power than at the beach. On the way, look out for dolphins, sea turtles and, in winter, whales.
You can paddle out and catch green waves on your own
You’re comfortable in deeper water, away from the beach
You want longer rides and fewer crowds
Not there yet?
The La Lancha Beach surf trip works for all levels. See La Lancha Beach trip
INCLUDED
On every trip.
Round-trip transport from Sayulita
Boat ride into the bay
Surfboard and rash guard
Local surf guide on the boat
Small groups
BRING
What to pack.
Swimsuit and towel
Water
Reef-safe sunscreen: cream or stick. Spray isn’t allowed on the boat
Some cash for snacks or drinks in Punta de Mita
Dry clothes for after the surf
REVIEWS
4.9 on Google and TripAdvisor.
★★★★★
“Great boat trip to Bahía! Worth the price. Very kind and helpful and fun surf-truck and boat drivers.”
Barbara · Bahía boat trip
GOOD TO KNOW
Bahía trip FAQ
More questions?
From our blog
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No. Bahía is for intermediate and advanced surfers who are comfortable paddling in deeper water. New to surfing? The La Lancha Beach surf trip or a lesson in Sayulita is a better fit.
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About 4–5 hours in total, including the drive, the boat ride and about 2 hours in the water.
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At our shop in Sayulita, Calle Pelícanos 5, by the river in the center of town. We confirm the meeting time the day before.
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Bahía runs with a minimum of 4 surfers. Smaller group? The La Lancha Beach surf trip leaves every day at 2 p.m., for any group size.
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Yes. Non-surfers can join the boat trip at the surfer price.
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Yes. You can extend your session to 3 hours in the water for an extra cost. Email us at mareasayulita@gmail.com when you book.
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Our prices are in Mexican pesos (MXN).
