Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private

4.9 (135 reviews) Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Your certified surf instructor will coach you step by step on how to stand up on a surfboard and start flying on water! We will customize your Tamarindo surf lesson to focus on basic techniques. We guarantee you to get up on a wave in your lesson or your second lesson is free!

Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a world-renowned surf location, made famous for the movie The Endless Summer. There are almost always great waves, but not too big, perfect for learning to surf. Whether this is your first time on a surfboard or you have some experience and want to work on your technique, our lessons are guaranteed to improve your skills. Our 2-hour lessons are taught by locals that have been surfing in Costa Rica for nearly their entire lives, so you will get the best insight there is in Tamarindo.

- Learn to Surf on Costa Rica's Best Waves
- Learn Various Basic Skills such as Reading Waves
- Local certified instructor
- Beginner or Intermediate Lessons
- Central Meeting Location

Options

Semi-Private Surf Lessons

Your Group Only : Your Group Only with Private Instructor(s)

Private Surf Lesson

One-on-One with Instructor

Shared Surf Lessons

Shared Group Lessons: No More Than 6 People Per Instructor

What's included

  • Surfboard Use
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Rashguard Use
  • Certified Surf Instructor
  • Gratuities
  • JW Marriott, Playa Grande, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo
  • Hotel's RIU Guanacaste & Palace, Playa Ocotal, Coco, Hermosa, Papagayo

What to expect

You will meet with your instructor and be given a rashguard and Surfboard. After practicing popping up on the board on land, you will learn to paddle out into the waves! Your instructor will help coach you on standing up on the board. After you get accustomed to getting up on the board, you will focus more on your stance and balance on the board as you feel the waves push you through the water.

We will customize your Tamarindo surf lesson will focus on the following techniques:

- Paddling
- Popping up
- Board Position
- Stance
- Safety
- Etiquette
- Reading Waves

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled surf lesson time

End point

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled surf lesson time

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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