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Learn to surf at Cerritos, a forgiving sand-bottom break on Baja’s Pacific coast. This private lesson pairs coached progression with a local lunch and transport, ideal for beginners and intermediates.
Learn to surf at Cerritos, a forgiving sand-bottom break on Baja’s Pacific coast. This private lesson pairs coached progression with a local lunch and transport, ideal for beginners and intermediates.
You arrive along a coastal road where the Pacific opens into long blue shoulders and the wind carries a salt-and-sand sting. Cerritos sits low and sun-bright; waves peel along a wide sand-bottom beach that gives both forgiving whitewater and fast, clean faces when northwest swells line up. Coaches watch the horizon like farmers watching weather, timing sets and reading the break.
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Operated by High Tide Los Cabos · Pescadero, Baja California Sur
You arrive along a coastal road where the Pacific opens into long blue shoulders and the wind carries a salt-and-sand sting. Cerritos sits low and sun-bright; waves peel along a wide sand-bottom beach that gives both forgiving whitewater and fast, clean faces when northwest swells line up. Coaches watch the horizon like farmers watching weather, timing sets and reading the break.
The Baja Pacific has been a surf playground since the 1960s, when fishermen and surfers first traded local knowledge and fish tacos. Geologically, Cerritos is a broad beach-break formed by sediment swept down from nearby headlands; sandbars shift with winter swells, producing the mixed conditions ideal for learners and intermediates.
Cerritos Surf Town grew around that shared surf culture — a small cluster of eateries, palapas, and boardrental stands where the daily rhythm centers on tides, lunch, and evening bonfires. Local cuisine leans on fresh-caught fish and simple, spicy accompaniments.
Practical guidance: private lessons here run about five to six hours including transport and lunch, with foam boards provided and optional fiberglass on request. Expect an on-beach coaching cycle: dry-land instruction, paddle practice in shallow whitewater, and timed guided catches on the shoulder. Arrive hydrated, wear reef-safe sunscreen and a snug rashguard or suit, and be ready for variable wind; mornings usually offer cleaner lines. Minimum age is six; moderate fitness and basic comfort in the ocean help you progress faster.
Safety and respect matter—follow your coach’s signals, give way to stronger surfers, and leave the place as you found it so the beach keeps giving.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended — comfortable swimming, basic paddling strength, and ability to negotiate uneven sand and shallow shorebreak.
No—lessons are structured for all levels; beginners start in whitewater with foam boards while intermediates get coached on the shoulder.
Yes—foam surfboards, rashguards, and safety gear are provided; fiberglass boards are available by prior request.
The minimum age for participation is 6 years; children may have an extra guide for supervision.
If poor weather or hazardous conditions force cancellation, you’ll be offered rebooking or a full refund; cancel 48 hours in advance for a full refund on your end.
The Baja Pacific coast developed a surf culture in the late 20th century as local fishing communities and visiting surfers exchanged knowledge and services, creating small surf towns like Cerritos.
Beaches here are sensitive to plastic and human impact—pack out trash, use reef-safe sunscreen, and respect nesting zones to protect local ecosystems.
High Tide Los Cabos operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You arrive along a coastal road where the Pacific opens into long blue shoulders and the wind carries a salt-and-sand sting. Cerritos sits low and sun-bright; waves peel along a wide sand-bottom beach that gives both forgiving whitewater and fast, clean faces when northwest swells line up. Coaches watch the horizon like farmers watching weather, timing sets and reading the break.
You arrive along a coastal road where the Pacific opens into long blue shoulders and the wind carries a salt-and-sand sting. Cerritos sits low and sun-bright; waves peel along a wide sand-bottom beach that gives both forgiving whitewater and fast, clean faces when northwest swells line up. Coaches watch the horizon like farmers watching weather, timing sets and reading the break.
The Baja Pacific has been a surf playground since the 1960s, when fishermen and surfers first traded local knowledge and fish tacos. Geologically, Cerritos is a broad beach-break formed by sediment swept down from nearby headlands; sandbars shift with winter swells, producing the mixed conditions ideal for learners and intermediates.
Cerritos Surf Town grew around that shared surf culture — a small cluster of eateries, palapas, and boardrental stands where the daily rhythm centers on tides, lunch, and evening bonfires. Local cuisine leans on fresh-caught fish and simple, spicy accompaniments.
Practical guidance: private lessons here run about five to six hours including transport and lunch, with foam boards provided and optional fiberglass on request. Expect an on-beach coaching cycle: dry-land instruction, paddle practice in shallow whitewater, and timed guided catches on the shoulder. Arrive hydrated, wear reef-safe sunscreen and a snug rashguard or suit, and be ready for variable wind; mornings usually offer cleaner lines. Minimum age is six; moderate fitness and basic comfort in the ocean help you progress faster.
Safety and respect matter—follow your coach’s signals, give way to stronger surfers, and leave the place as you found it so the beach keeps giving.