Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private
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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
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- 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
Reviews(133)
Excellent experience ! Ronaldo was a patient and helpful instructor, my friend and I had a blast! Would do again.
It was my first time surfing and was not disappointed. Annie was a good teacher! Of course, as a beginner, I had struggle but finally could stand on the board thank to her advices :)
WE LOVE RONALDO !!! Had such an amazing time surfing. It was all of our first times and he was a great instructor who supported yet also challenged us. Would try again and again
Annie was our instructor and was amazing! After a short walk from the shop to the beach she made she we had our positioning down and felt confident in the water
My new wife and I took private beginner surf lessons. The instructors were young and friendly, and knowledgeable. We did dry land practice then surfed. We managed to get up quite a few times! Waves were smaller that day, perfect for beginners. A lot of fun. Oh btw I'm 67 and my first time surfing and with bad knees. If I can do it you can too! Go for it!
Very nice activity, excellent for beginners. The waves are soft, but still allow for easy surfing. Our guide Ronaldo was very friendly and took the time to help all the members of the group (we were 4). Water bottles and rashguard sweaters provided. The beach is large and the water is beautiful, some rocks are to be watched in some places. Very nice way to maximize a visit to the city of Tamarindo!
This was a great experience. David and Ronaldo were patient and excellent teachers. All five family members were successful in surfing - ages 29-65! Would highly recommend to a friend.
So much fun and help! The instructors were great and provided newer tips as this wasn’t our first time surfing. Water and waves were perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers. A bit busy but that’s the holidays for yah.
Our kids had a very good experience with Steven, their surf instructor. The kids were complete rookies, never been on a board before. They had two lessons in December, 2025, and they were able to get up on the board and ride it all the way in during the first lesson. He even helped teach them how to switch feet while riding the wave (idk, maybe that's basic, but it seemed cool to me). The first lesson, for some reason, was only 1.5 hours, but (after we mentioned it) Steven made sure we had the full 2 hours on the second day. The beach at Tamarindo seems great for beginners and there were a lot of other lessons going on (Christmas is a very busy season there), but the beach was big enough for everyone. Kids had a great time, would schedule again.
The instructors were amazing. They all fit for each of our family members. Our whole family was up on the waves and they even had us trying some small tricks like flipping. My youngest says surfing is now one of her sports. Thank you very much to the team.
