The humans who'll
get you standing.

Every Kamea instructor is certified, bilingual, and trained in surf rescue and water safety. Our team combines years of experience surfing Lima's waves with a genuine passion for teaching, ocean safety, and helping every surfer gain confidence in the water.

Kurt Sainz

Founder & CEO · Instructor

Kurt grew up paddling out at Makaha. He started Kamea Surf to teach the wave the way it taught him — patient, friendly, and a little salty.

Gaby Ayala

Administrative Assistant

Gaby keeps the schedule humming and answers your WhatsApp messages within minutes.

Jordi Valdivia

Instructor

Jordi is a former competitive surfer with a soft spot for first-timers and dawn patrol.

Paul Laynes

Instructor

Paul knows every rock at Makaha. He's our go-to for intermediate sessions and longboard tips.

Jose Wetzel

Instructor

Jose is all smiles in the lineup — patient with nervous first-timers and always the first to cheer you into your wave.

Gustavo Gomez

Instructor

Gustavo has spent a lifetime in Lima's waves — a seasoned waterman who reads the ocean like a book and loves passing that instinct on to new surfers.