Ensenada surf lessons
Enjoy a day out on the water catching waves accompanied by a bilingual surf instructor on easy beach break, Playa Hermosa.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Round-trip private shuttle from the cruise port.
- 2-hour private surf lesson on a calm, beginner-friendly beach (small, consistent waves).
- All gear provided: surfboard, leash, wetsuit.
- Bilingual instructor.
- Drinking water and snack.
- Showers and clean bathrooms after the lesson.
DETAILS
- Ages 5+ welcome.
- Private experience for your group—no waiting, no rushing.
- Location: Playa Hermosa, Ensenada.
- Pairs well with same-day activities (massage, horseback, city tour).
- Non-surfers can join as spectators—see Add-Ons.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
- Ride-Along: beach pass for friends/family — $27 (includes shade, chair, snack transport)
- Massage near the port
- Horseback riding (beach or canyon)
- Private City Tour
Surf Lessons Available For 2025!
Surf Lesson Reviews
“Great surf lesson—easy and stress-free”
“Great surf lesson! Everyone from the drivers to the surf instructors were really great and helpful. They made the trip easy and stress free.”
“So much better than the cruise ship”
“We had a great experience! The driver was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. The surf instructor was awesome and encouraged our first-time surfing kids. So much more attention to detail than the cruise ship excursions. For those watching the kids surf, we had chairs, umbrella, snacks and water. The drive to La Bufadora was long and windy on hill tops but our driver did very well.”
“Perfect timing back to the boat”
“We met near the cruise ship and took a brief drive to a private beach, spending several hours there with clean restrooms and a gift shop nearby. We had an amazing seafood lunch and returned to the boat at a perfect time for us. Our guide was courteous and very attentive. We will use Ensenada Excursions again.”
Surf Lesson — Sample Itinerary (≈3–3.5 hrs)
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9:00 AM
Pick-Up
Private shuttle from the cruise port or downtown hotel.
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9:10
Check-In & Gear Up
Arrive at Playa Hermosa surf shop; wetsuits, boards, and leashes fitted.
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9:25
Beach Warm-Up & Safety
Stance, paddling, pop-up, and ocean basics/signals.
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9:35–10:35
Water Session 1
Guided practice in the whitewash; instructor assists with waves.
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10:35–10:45
Quick Break
Water/snack, review tips, photos if available.
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10:45–11:25
Water Session 2
More waves and coaching; longer rides and first turns.
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11:25–11:40
Rinse & Clean-Up
Showers and bathrooms; return gear at the shop.
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11:40–11:50
Return Drive
Drop-off at cruise port or downtown.
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+15–30 min
Optional Stop
Taco stop, souvenir shopping, or beach photo stop—time permitting.
FAQs
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Yes. Playa Hermosa is shallow with a gentle beach break—ideal for beginners to learn safely. Ensenada beaches are cleared for swimming and see many locals in the water daily. During the pandemic our owner swam here three times a week without issues. The beach is combed several times per week.
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We provide wetsuits for comfort.
• Dec–Apr: colder.
• Jun–Sep: cool but comfortable (often no wetsuit needed).
• Oct–Nov: usually fine without a wetsuit for most guests. -
Transportation to the beach, water, a light snack (granola), beach chair, and shade so they can relax while you surf.
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Yes—your timing is coordinated so you’re back comfortably before all-aboard.
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Yes—there’s time for one more activity the same day. (There’s always time for tacos too—yum!)
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Yes—private showers and clean bathrooms (not the public ones).
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No. The water is shallow close to shore and beginner-friendly. Your guide is with you at all times to keep you safe and will help you get through the whitewash to ride back in.
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You’ll have time for Surf + one of: Kayak (La Bufadora) or Pai Pai, plus maybe a shorter add-on. Surf + Pai Pai + Kayak is too much for one shore day. Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting usually doesn’t fit— only a quick downtown tasting does.
Surf Lesson FAQs – Playa Hermosa
• Dec–Apr: colder.
• Jun–Sep: cool but comfortable (often no wetsuit needed).
• Oct–Nov: usually fine without a wetsuit for most guests.
• 10-min drive to Playa Hermosa surf shop → gear up
• ~2 hours private instruction & practice: beach warm-up → water practice → break → more water practice → clean up
• 10-min drive back; downtown or port drop-off
• Time remains for one optional second activity (Bufadora, ATV, Horseback, Pai Pai, Massage).
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