Tamarindo Surf Lessons

$45 per person

2 Hours

5+ Age

Tamarindo Surf Lessons

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!

Learn to Surf on Costa Rica's Best Waves

Learn Various Basic Skills such as Reading Waves

Local Bilingual Certified Instructor

Beginner or Intermediate Lessons

Central Meeting Location

Surf Times

8:00am / 11:00am / 3:00pm

Rates

Shared Lesson

$45 per person – up to 4 people per instructor, open to others joining you

Semi-Private Lesson

$55 per person – your group only with a private instructor

Child Private Lesson

$65 per person – one on one with the private instructor, children 4-9 years old must book private

Adult Private Lesson

$65 per person – one on one with the private instructor, Adults/children 10+

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The Tamarindo Surf Experience

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

Beginner or Intermediate Lessons

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

Meeting Point

This activity is considered a “self-drive” activity and you will need to arrive at our office 5 minutes before the start of your lesson

Native’s Way Tamarindo Office

If you need transportation, we can arrange for you to be picked up for an additional charge

Tamarindo/Langosta: $50 (1-8 pax) / $80 (9-15 pax)
Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: $90 (1-8 pax) / $110 (9-15 pax)
Conchal (W/Westin Conchal), Brasilito: $90 (1-8 pax) / $100 (9-15 pax)
Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: $100 (1-8 pax) / $120 (9-15 pax)
Las Catalinas: $120 (1-8pax) / $140 (9-15 pax)
RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: $180 (1-8 pax) / $200 (9-15 pax)
Playas del Coco/Hermosa: $180 (1-8 pax) / $200 (9-15 pax)

Special Notes

A professional photo service is available for an extra fee
Lockers are available at the office for your things while you are surfing
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
We operate this tour rain or shine! Severe weather will be considered
It is rare, but possible the activity can be rescheduled due to tide change. We will contact you with options
You must be able to swim to participate in this activity
Children 4-9 years old must book private one-on-one with an instructor

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Services canceled 0-48 hours before start time of tour: 100% Penalty
Services canceled 48 hours or more before start time of tour: No Penalty

Cancellation Policy for Groups 10+ People
Services canceled 0-48 hours before start time of tour: 100% Penalty
Services canceled 2-7 days before start time of tour: 50% penalty
Services canceled 7 days or more before start time of tour: No Penalty

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Departure/Return Location

Native's Way Office
Departure Time

Dependent on High Tide
Dress Code

Bathing suit, towel, sunscreen
Included

Water
Not Included

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Drinks

Equipment

Flashlights

Guide

Lunch

Open Bar

Snacks

Transportation