BAJA WEEKENDER

Captain Manny V Safely Shows You The Epic Side Of Baja

Incredible weekend surfing great waves with friends. The food was a highlight of the trip and the people were even better! The house sits right on the ocean with stunning views of Baja and the surf conditions below. Manny is not only an amazing leader and surfer but he's an awesome photographer/videographer. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone and I can't wait to do another one!

Karoline

Baja Weekender

I seriously could not have asked for a better trip. This truly felt like an authentic Mexican surf experience. You're not at some fancy big surf school. You're not at some crowded public beach. You're in a private beach house overlooking your own secret surf spot. Manny was not only super chill and super welcoming, but he's been making this trip for years, and he knows the area and many of the locals from the surrounding communities. So you really feel like you're getting to experience a real slice of Mexico. I could write on and on about the trip, but I'll just end it by saying it was an experience I'll remember forever, and I definitely plan on doing it again. #DoEpicShit

Daniel

Baja Weekender

Excellent Trip! If you always wanted to surf Baja but don't know where to start, this would be the way to go. Manny knows his stuff on water and on land. He knows his way around and knows the great local spots. Safety was never a concern. It was more like renting a beach house with friends, very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I definitely plan to make it a regular thing.

Jack

Baja Weekender

Good gosh...could we have had a better time? Everything was planned and executed to a "T". Manny took care of everything... from getting us safely down to Mexico with the least effort on our part, keeping us well fed, taking us to the best surf spots, filming, droning and photographing our every wave, providing sightseeing and shopping excursions, and just being an overall excellent tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about the area. I hadn't been to Mexico in years and am now ready to go back tomorrow! Manny is the consummate professional. I wish I had more words to describe and convey what a great time I, as well as the rest of the crew, had. Will definitely book another trip as soon as I can! Thanks again Manny!! You're the best!!

Cory V

Baja Weekender

What an amazing weekend getaway with my amazing mom friends...from lobster to surf to tacos to wine tasting (Xaroma was the best!) to more surf, the weekend was a perfect treat! Manny catered to the group's surf abilities and found the right waves for our crew. The food was always amazing, he knows the local sweet spots for food and everywhere we went they seemed to know him and were genuinely happy to see Manny. The weekend was relaxing with no decisions to make and a fun time every place we went...I would have loved an extra day or two just to fit more in! Thank you Manny for an amazing Mother's Day weekend with my friends.

Jennifer E

Baja Weekender

Short but sweet! This trip is amazing. Manny really knows the ins and outs of the area, the break and the food! It was so rad getting to break down the surf video and review the break. This weekend gave me plenty to work on now that I'm home.

Danyelle

Baja Weekender - Surf Societe

Manny has curated a truly epic weekend that will fill your cup up with all the yummy food, fun surf and an abundance of beautiful footage too! From start to finish everything about the weekend felt super smooth, safe and easy. I feel like I just experienced a weeklong surf trip, hard to believe it was just the weekend. I look forward to many more trips with Manny in the future!

DZ

Baja Weekender

Manny was a terrific guide for our group: knowledgeable, capable, and kind. We were sitting at a restaurant by the sea and the breeze was a bit chilly. Manny quietly left the restaurant to go purchase several colorful Mexican blankets at a nearby market, which he gave to the ladies in our group to keep warm. Who does that? Manny. Also, he's just a cool guy to hang out with--he fit right in.

Lygeia R

HIT Like a Girl Pod #HITbaja

I have been on this trip probably 4 times now and I can say that IT NEVER GETS OLD! Manny is truly the very best at what he does. When you go to Baja with Manny you'll find empty surf, bomb ass food, and meet great friends along the way. More importantly it's SAFE! Manny's decades of experience traveling in Baja shows. You can feel free to enjoy your time because Manny has got you covered. Oh, last BIG bonus - Manny is an excellent photographer so you'll walk away with your memories documented and a full album of photos!! Thanks Manny!! So many waves, so many memories. Can't wait to book my next Baja Weekender!

Laura

The Surf Société Inc.

Of course loads of Americans cross the border into Mexico all year long to enjoy all of the amazing things our neighboring country has to offer: the gracious Mexican people, the stunning natural beauty, the surf breaks, the food!! It's truly a wonderland. But I'm here to tell you that experiencing the adventure with Manny as your guide takes it to the next level! A van full of surf ladies, escorted by our amiable host, set off on Friday afternoon for our Epic journey. We were late getting into Puerto Nuevo for our lobster dinner, but our night was saved by a quick phone call to the owner of Manny's favorite lobster spot. The restaurant had closed, but opened up for us. An incredible lobster feast was served, we ate until we almost burst, and were beyond thankful to the hosts and Manny both. This was our first glimpse into the magic of having him with us. His relationships with the locals, built on respect and gratitude, is the special sauce. We experienced it at every turn. At Hortencia's K38 burrito stand, Manny was greeted with hugs. At the surf spot... more hugs. At the guard gate at Gaviotas, not hugs since these are big burly men, but heartfelt greetings just the same. When we

Holly G

Baja Weekender

My first time into Baja and Manny took care of everything! We really were so well looked after, from the secret surf spots to the best eats and more. Manny was super fun and really put up with our crazy group of Las Chicas Malas so well! An absolute treat! Thank you Many!

Alexia B.

Baja Weekender

Baja Weekender - Surf Societe Trip - Sep17-20

+ - SURF SOCIETE LONGBOARD RETREAT Click to collapse

The Nose Ride Blueprint Baja Retreat

The Surf Société x Epic Surf Tours longboard immersion with Erin “Worm” Meza-Ashley

This is more than a surf trip.

The Nose Ride Blueprint Baja Retreat is a four-day, three-night Northern Baja longboard experience designed to help you take what you are learning in our online community and apply it in real waves, with real footage, real-time feedback, and a group of women working toward the same goal.

The retreat takes place during Surf Société’s 2026 Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge, a 12-week online program running August 19 through November 4. Inside the challenge, we’ll work through the foundations of noseriding: setup, timing, cross-stepping, wave reading, mindset, workshops, mentorship, and video feedback.

Then we take that work to Baja! To surf and learn in person.

Epic Surf Tours and Manny Vargas handle the Baja side: transportation from Imperial Beach, accommodations, meals, local wave hunting for longboarding and noseride practice, logistics, and footage.

Surf Société and Erin bring the longboard progression layer: focused mentorship, video review, shared session goals, and the support of a small sisterhood learning together.

What We’ll Work On

The ocean will shape our schedule, but each day will have a shared focus:

Thursday: Intention + Mental Game Get clear on where you are starting from, what feels strong, where you hesitate, and how you want to approach the weekend.

Friday: Movement, Cross-Stepping + Style Map out your cross-step on your own board, understand how you use its space, and explore movement that feels functional, confident, and true to your surfing.

Saturday: Finding the Edge Test the timing. Try things before they feel perfect. Learn from the waves that do not work. One of the best ways to learn how to noseride is to learn when not to noseride.

Sunday: Integration Enjoy one last surf, reflect on what shifted, and get clear on what you want to keep working on once you are home.

Meet Your Mentor: Erin “Worm” Meza-Ashley

Worm is a longtime longboarder, contest judge, and Surf Société mentor known for her thoughtful, expressive approach to surfing. She started surfing as an adult in college and developed her own style by paying close attention to the relationship between body, board, wave, and timing.

Throughout the trip, Worm will lead short mentor discussions, help guide an on-land movement workshop, and join our video reviews to help each surfer better understand what they are seeing and feeling in the water.

YouTube Clip: https://youtu.be/12k7CFb6Ntc?si=OTJM4PQmg6Q8fd5j

Nose Ride Blueprint Access Included

Surf Société members already receive the Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge as part of membership.

Not a member yet? Every Baja Retreat guest will receive complimentary access to the full 2026 Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge, so you can prepare before the trip and continue building on what you learn after Baja.

Only three guest spots are available.

More from The Surf Société:

About The Surf Société: https://youtu.be/k-x6OBxUV20

Surf Société Baja 2022: https://youtu.be/66AYhPViXU0?si=FKRafpTmKLjdakj7

Surf Société Baja 2024: https://youtu.be/0GmbQ4a_6SU?si=yHvcHuqwzVtuEyqY

BOOK YOUR TRIP >>> Surf Société Nose Riding Baja Weekender

If you've read all the info on the main page and are ready to get to Baja, please click the Book button below.

You may pay your deposit or full payment with a credit/debit card or via Zelle. If you would like to pay via Zelle, please use this email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you pay via Zelle, Manny V will contact you to confirm everything is good to go.

My ultimate goal with all my trips is to ensure a safe, fun surf adventure. Please, by all means, email or call me back with any questions. I'm for ya. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 619-788-2456. Escape for a bit...
Let's do EPIC shit - Captain Manny V

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