Top Guanacaste and Northwest Surfing

Learn to surf at Playa Tamarindo with a family owned surf company who have a passion to help people learn to surf! They aim to make students feel safe and have an awesome time catching waves. Rash guards and surfboards are included, along with instructors. Safety is also a high priority.

There’s a good reason why Tamarindo is known as a top surf destination for beginners. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride a wave when you take a private or group lesson. Or, even upgrade to a 3-day mini-surf camp—the choice is yours when you book. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages.

Learn to surf in Tamarindo Guanacaste with an instructor with over 15-years of experience. This lesson is about two hours, where you’ll learn techniques including efficient paddling, board control, wave riding position, and some basic instruction for catching waves. Afterwards, have some fresh fruit to get some energy and recover quickly.

Learn to surf in Tamarindo at a school that teaches in a holistic manner. The instructors will assess your needs to see what you need to become a better surfer, and continue to improve and become better with further lessons. You will start with a digital presentation to understand the concepts, and go from there to your individual lesson.

Costa Rica is one of the world’s best places to surf, so why not learn while you are visiting? Join a private guide at a secluded beach and learn the basics of surfing before taking to the water. With help from your instructor, you’re sure to be catching waves in no time! Enjoy a snack break of fresh pineapple to refresh before heading back into the water.

Experience Tamarindo’s perfect breaks with a 2-hour surf lesson at a legendary beachside shop. Get in the water for the first time and practice paddling, popping up and riding in a forgiving beach break. More experienced surfers can hone their skills by surfing alongside an expert instructor, learning to read the breaking surf while improving technique and form. Riders of all skill levels can soak up the sun on the Pacific Coast and enjoy the security of an experienced surf school that places the emphasis on safety and fun. 

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.

Learn how to surf like a local in Tamarindo, Costa Rica—a popular destination for hanging ten. During the lesson, you will learn the basics, including how to paddle out by yourself. Rash guards, boards, and bottled water are included. Choose to depart from either your hotel or the surf shop.

Explore Tamarindo’s beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings, mountain views, and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest and watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees. Upgrade your tour to include other activities such as snorkeling, driving a UTV, ziplining, or even exploring other areas by ATV.

Experience the thrill of hiking near one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere! On this full-day trip from Guanacaste, get an up-close view of Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape. Rejuvenate with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar evening views of the volcano and emerging stars. Round-trip hotel transport from Guanacaste included.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a whistle-stop tour of Nicaragua’s best bits from Costa Rica. Take in the views from Catarina Volcano, haggle over handicrafts at the Masaya Artisan Market and visit the active Masaya Volcano. After a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine, explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views of Mombacho Volcano. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a 1-hour sunset cruise, stopping to meet the friendly monkeys of Monkey Island along the way.

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

Get your adrenaline pumping on a whitewater rafting trip down the Tenorio River, located in a red-rock canyon in the Guanacaste mountain range. Depart from Tamarindo for a day trip to Costa Rica’s nearby forests, including lunch.

We are very passionate about surfing and about you both having fun + learn and improve your surfing skills. If you don't get up - your second lesson is FREE.

Everyone of all ages can surf their first wave. From kids to adults. I was born in Guanacaste and have been teaching surf lessons for 8 years. I am passionate about surfing with short board and longboarding too. Surf lessons in Tamarindo.

The rocky landmark of Witches Rock lies just off the shore of Playa Naranjo and is one of Guanacaste’s surfing hotspots. On this boat tour, seek out the region’s best breaks and surf beaches with an itinerary tailored to your experience level. Spend a full day swimming, sailing, and surfing, visit several different beaches, and surf Costa Rica’s world-class waves

We offer the Best Surf Lessons in beautiful Tamarindo Beach. The best place to learn guided by the natives' experience and certified instructors, located at the iconic Tamarindo Diria Hotel.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, Costa Rica’s Playa Grande is a great place to turn that dream into reality. These 90-minute lessons are designed for beginners, so you’ll learn the best technique and etiquette from the start. Choose from group, semi-private, or private lessons, depending on how you learn best. More experienced surfers wanting to improve their skills will also benefit from private lessons.

Our local and experienced surf coaches will have you standing up and riding your very first wave, or improving your existing skills, in no time! We are experts in this area and know where to catch the best waves suited for your experience level.

Skip crowded boat tours for this private yacht experience packed with watersport activities. The crew helps you maximize your time on the ocean and takes you to the best spots for swimming and fishing with tournament-grade equipment. Your boat has gear for nearly any water activity, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and more. An onboard lunch is included.

Spend three days surfing in Costa Rica’s crystal-clear waters with a surf package that includes three 2-hour lessons. This private course is suited to complete beginners or travelers looking to improve their existing skills—your surf teacher tailors your lessons to you, to help you get the most out of your experience.

We offer first class expiernce on the water for everyone. Our Spanish and English speaking captain and crew will make sure to show everyone a good time. Whether you decide to come fish, snorkel, surf, or just cruise we are happy to explore the beautiful pacific waters Costa Rica has to offer.

Our secluded beach is the ultimate place to learn to surf with the best company in Costa Rica. No worries about 100s of other surfers around you and Playa Grande is a beautiful beach as well. The waves are awesome for beginners to intermediate surfers and we only surf around the high tide to give you the best possible waves. We take special care in every customer to make sure they have the best day of their vacation and take 150-250 pictures and video to prove it.

This is the ultimate tour to see Costa Rica and learn to surf on the same day. This 5 hour tour takes you along the coastline exploring the local towns and villages and stunning beaches on the way to your surf lessons at gorgeous Playa Grande. At Playa Grande, we are the only ones at our secluded spot and you will learn to surf with the best instructors in Costa Rica. There is also an addon option to go spend a 2-3 hours in Tamarindo (extra cost). Please note a minimum of 2 people are required. Extra people to join but not surf can be added for extra price.