Best Surfing Destinations in Riviera Nayarit Mexico
Love surfing? The odds are that you’re always looking for amazing spots to find some waves whenever you’re on vacation. At the best surfing destinations in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, you can enjoy the perfect luxury vacation and a gorgeous place to surf. You won’t even need a wetsuit, even if you travel in the winter or spring.
There are many places for you to affordably and enjoyably surf when you stay for the best surfing destinations of Riviera Nayarit. When you’re staying at a luxury beach villa rental, you can head in virtually any direction along the coast. Many people who stay at Villa Estrella come for just that reason.
It’s the ideal location for surfers at just about any level. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to give it a try for the first time, or you’re experienced and you want to enjoy your favorite sport while you’re on vacation, the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico offers the complete experience. In fact, if you’re traveling with others who aren’t as interested in surfing as you are, it’s still the perfect place to visit because your family or friends will still enjoy relaxing on the beach, making castles in the sand, or even bodyboarding, paddleboarding, boogie boarding and fishing.
Best Surfing Destinations Riviera Nayarit
Here are some of the breaks surfers enjoy the most:
Lolas – This break is about 50 minutes from Villa Estrella and although it’s a touch remote, it can be easily accessed by Panga boat by way of San Blas. That said, the main benefit is that it isn’t crowded and it offers stunning surfing at a regional class level. The barrel surfing is especially good here.
Matenchen Bay – Around an hour from Villa Estrella, the breaks here are positively legendary. Many surfers head here because the waves are long and ridable. Some people think they’re as long as you can find in the world as many have said they’ve ridden for well over a mile.
Stoners – Also about an hour away from the villa, it’s found right on the outer point of Matenchen Bay. It offers lots of great ridable waves that break frequently.
La Caleta – Slightly farther away at about an hour and a half from the villa in Punta Custodio, this break is found near Chacala, a beautiful coastal village. Tremendously popular, this is among the most loved surfing destinations in the Riveiera Nayarit. This is a well known and popular spot, so expect to see a good crowd of surfers there. It’s especially known for its awesome deep water peak, outstanding vertical walls and long surf rides.
Punta Mita – If you’re willing to go a little farther, Punta Mita is about an hour and forty five minutes away, offering brilliant surf all along the coast. Top spots in this region of Banderas Bay include The Cove, Punta Burros, and El Anclote and La Lancha for longboard surfing. Slightly further away is Los Veneros, which has amore classic reef break ideal for short boarding, though some longboarders still like it.
To arrange for a drive out to any of these best surfing destinations of Riviera Nayarit, simply head to the gate house. A car and driver will be quickly and affordably arranged for you.