The Puerto Vallarta area gets some really good surf. Their position on the coast allows the nearby beaches to catch swell from due south to northwest. There is a good surf map from the Coral Reef surf shop in Bucerias.

A few surf spots have earned good reputations. Punta Mita is a great break over a coral reef with fast hollow rights, too bad it’s so hard to get to. The point was purchased by the Four Seasons Hotel chain and closed off to outside traffic. Most surfers go by boat now; boats are available for charter at La Cruz.

Sayulita has become a popular little surf town. It has a fun pointbreak with a rock bottom that breaks left and right. The wave suitable for longboards and beginners and is probably one of the best places in Mexico to learn to surf. Board rentals and lessons are available on the beach.

Metachen Bay / San Blas was named by the Guinness book of records as the longest rideable wave in the world, over a mile long. Islitas doesn’t go off very often but there are a few other point breaks in and around the bay that also put out a good wave.

The north end of the bay tends to be breezier and is excellent for windsurfing or boogieboarding. You can rent boards to windsurf next to the Marival hotel in Nuevo Vallarta. The south end of the bay tends to be calmer and is great for kayaking.
Kitesurfing, the latest and hottest ocean sport is also available in PV!

Stop by the following surf shops for more information:
Acción Tropical La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Coral Reef Surf Shop on the main highway in Bucerias