Enjoy the waves of Tamarindo with our passionate surf team. We combine years of teaching experience with a lifelong love of surfing to offer fun, safe and effective classes for all ages and levels. Whether you’re on the board for the first time or want to perfect advanced techniques, we tailor each lesson to your goals, always providing patience, energy and authentic local knowledge. Learn in the warm waters of one of Costa Rica’s most iconic beaches, with classes available in Spanish and English. Choose from private, group or family sessions — all with high-quality equipment included. Book today and let us turn your Tamarindo vacation into an unforgettable surfing experience!
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:24 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Tamarindo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $50, adults from $50.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is in the parking lot of "El Flaco". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Surf Safe Surf School.
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Excellent, teacher Jhonatan is the best; in just a few minutes he had me surfing like a "Pro," highly recommended, everyone is very kind, and very good vibes, excellent, I will return soon from Colombia🤙🏼
¡Muchas gracias por la buena vibra! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste la clase con Jhonatan. Fue un placer tenerte con nosotros, esperamos verte de nuevo pronto por Tamarindo. ¡Un abrazo hasta Colombia!
Really nice experience, we had two instructors taking their time to really get us surfing. After a while, we both could surf the waves pretty good. Overall, would definitely recommend! Nice price for a very nice experience!
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you both enjoyed the lesson and were able to catch some good waves. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we really appreciate the recommendation!
Great time. Johnny B Good and Eric had us on waves really fast. Im not great at SUP, snowboarding, or skateboarding but he had me set for surf. Out of all my runs the only one I didnt hit was when my resort bracelet flew off during paddle. Note: Take off apple watch and resort bracelets if u can. Great day
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad Johnny B Good and Eric got you catching waves so quickly and that you had such a fun day with us. And yes, definitely a good tip about taking off the Apple Watch and resort bracelets Hope to see you back out surfing soon!
Well, I booked last minute through Viator and system labelled me as a Senior since over 50, that made me hesitate for a second but i thought it was funny. Showed up, my instructor was stuck somewhere the boys nominated another Coach “David” to take care of me. Got the technical side on the ground and we started hitting the waves. David was amazing, gentle, professional, patient & motivating. We celebrated every win and reviewed the don’t after every fall. This was my 1st time surfing at age 52 but definitely not the last, in fact i’ll probably be surfing today by myself like a big girl. Surfing is addictive and it helps you get your emotions out, helps you stay focused so you can feel the wave & have fun! Mucio Gracias to David he made me trust myself and become stronger wave after wave.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re really happy you enjoyed your first surfing experience, and we’ll definitely share your kind words with David. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you back in the water soon. Keep surfing and having fun! 🤙
Great surf lesson! The instructor was friendly, patient, and very professional. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Highly recommended! 🏄♂️🌊
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re happy to hear you had a lot of fun and learned so much during the lesson. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you again in Tamarindo!
Excellent experience. Liam was so helpful, knowledgeable and patient . It was so fun. Definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you with us. I’m really glad you had fun and enjoyed the experience. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again in Tamarindo!
Good instructions. Did a great job helping us catch a lot of waves 🌊. Great private lesson on a lovely beach. Thanks. 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the private lesson and had a great time catching waves with us. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon!
The instructors were great. We had fun and we all got up surfing. The problem was we started late. We were there and could not find anyone. No identification to who they were. We called the office and nobody answered. Viator also called the office and they did not answer. A life guard had to help us find them. 30 min late. Then had the wrong board for one of us, brought a kids board. We were also suppose to have rash guards provided, but they did not bring any. If they show up on time with the right equipment, would have been 5 stars.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the lesson, that our instructors were great, and that everyone was able to get up surfing. We sincerely apologize for the delay, the difficulty finding our team, and the equipment issues. This is not the level of organization or service we aim to provide. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive and not be able to find anyone, especially after trying to contact the office. We’re taking your feedback seriously and will work on improving our check-in process and making sure the correct equipment and rash guards are ready before every lesson. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the 5-star experience you expected next time.
Very friendly instructors we had a blast! I would highly recommend this team to any one looking to have a safe and fun time
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had a great time with our instructors. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again in Tamarindo!
A very beautiful experience to discover surfing in Tamarindo, my daughter loved her lesson! The team is friendly!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que votre fille ait apprécié son cours de surf à Tamarindo. Ce fut un plaisir de l’accompagner dans cette découverte. Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une prochaine session !
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo | 2 hours | 4.9 (56) | $50 | |
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