Learn how to surf in Tamarindo, one of the best spots around for beginners! Or if you are intermediate and looking to take that next step in your surfing career we have great instructors for you. Learn to surf with Mariano and other trusted local surfers right here in Tamarindo! My name is Mariano and Tamarindo is exactly where I first learned to surf! I am so excited to share my passion for surfing through teaching in this beautiful place I get to call home. Learn to surf like a local with my amazing team. Pura Vida We also provide surfing photography and videography for an additional fee, please inquire with us prior to your lesson in order to reserve capturing your surfing session!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
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.
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo Beach lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Tamarindo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The main meeting point will be on the beach front of Agua Salada Restaurant next to Volley Ball Courts of Tamarindo Beach. Depending on weather or surf conditions the meeting point may change. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tamarindo Surf Lessons.
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Such an amazing week surfing in Tamarindo with Mariano! As a beginner, the lessons were the perfect blend of learning the basics, building confidence, and pushing beyond our comfort zones to see what we could achieve and learn from. Mariano provided feedback after every wave, made sure everyone had equal 1:1 teaching time, and created an environment where the lessons were both challenging and genuinely fun to be a part of. Would highly recommend!
Mariano and Grace are actually the best! I came out of my trip totally comfortable on all sorts of boards and excited to try on my own. The advice they give and the help in the water is nothing short of amazing.
Mariano is a damn good surfer and because of his nature I learned more from surfing in 3 days than last year in 7 days surf camp! He is a huge recommendation on my part!
Had the most enjoyable and helpful lessons with Mariano. He is highly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Constantly working to help each person in the lesson improve.
Absolutely gorgeous experience!!! Had so much fun that I took more lessons than initially planned :D Mariano is an incredible instructor, his knowledge is impressive and the tips he’s giving during the lessons are true gems❤️
Very funny guy. And very helpfull with beginners. If you wanna learn to surf, Mariano is the GUY!!!
I had a wonderful lesson with Mariano. He is so supportive and a really good teacher. He gives really good advice and you always feel safe in the water with him. Highly recommend Mariano as a teacher.
My Husband and I took a private surf lesson with Mariano and the whole experience was amazing! We were both beginners at surfing, but by the end of the lesson we were catching every wave and having a blast! I would definitely suggest a private lesson with Mariano, he teaches on land, and then teaches the technique in the water between surf. If you want to learn faster and catch more waves, do a private session with him. What a great experience, thank you, Mariano!!!
Hi Theresa! Thank you so much for your awesome feedback, it was awesome getting to share with you our passion for surfing.
Mariano is an outstanding surf instructor! He is incredibly patient, professional, and motivating, which makes learning to surf both fun and effective. He explains everything clearly, pays close attention to safety, and always adapts the lessons to your skill level. Thanks to Mariano, I made huge progress in a short time and felt confident in the water from the very beginning. His positive energy and passion for surfing are contagious, and he genuinely cares about his students’ improvement. I can highly recommend Mariano to anyone—from complete beginners to more advanced surfers. One of the best surf instructors I’ve ever had!
Had a great lesson with Mariano in Tamarindo. Even after one lesson, I have a good solid understanding of what I need to continue to do to improve at this sport. Mariano is super knowledgeable, patient, and keeps the learning process simple and fun! I'd highly recommend getting a lesson in with him.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Lessons in Tamarindo Beach | 2 hours | 5.0 (31) | $50 | |
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