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Beginner Surf Spots in Puerto Escondido: Gentle Breaks & Surf Lessons

Curated bySurfbreak Coliving6 cardsUpdated Oct 2026
Start with sheltered coves and calmer beaches that are ideal for first waves, then build your skills with beginner-friendly surf schools offering lessons, board rentals, and camps. A great starting point for new surfers, digital nomads, and coliving residents working their way up to Zicatela’s famous Mexican Pipeline.
Playa Carrizalillo
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Playa Carrizalillo

Sheltered cove, gentle waves the go-to beginner beach in Puerto.

Lucy Surf School
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Lucy Surf School

Beginner and intermediate lessons at Playa Carrizalillo.

Pacific Surf Academy
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Pacific Surf Academy

Surf school and camps welcoming beginners, Surfbreaker discount available.

Surf School Punta Zicatela
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Surf School Punta Zicatela

Lessons for beginners and advanced surfers alike, board rentals available.

Vidasurf Ecotours
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Vidasurf Ecotours

Surf school and travel agency running camps and lessons in Puerto Escondido.

Manzanillo Beach
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Manzanillo Beach

Calmer water, good for building confidence between lessons.