Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo: Learn Paddling, Safety, Etiquette, and More
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94 Ratings
Tamarindo
Ready to ride the waves in Tamarindo? Our beginner surf lessons cover everything from paddling to reading waves. Start your surfing journey today!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica - 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 will focus on the following techniques:

Paddling

Popping up

Board Position

Stance

Safety

Etiquette

Reading Waves

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 you catch the waves while you paddle coach you through 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 fly over the water!

First lesson will focus on paddling, popping up, board position, stance, safety, reading waves, and etiquette.

What's Included
  • Surfboard Use
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Rashguard Use
  • Certified Surf Instructor
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • JW Marriott, Playa Grande, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo
  • Hotel’s RIU Guanacaste & Palace, Playa Ocotal, Coco, Hermosa, Papagayo
Additional Information

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 will focus on the following techniques:

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

Location
Native's Way Costa Rica - Tours and Transfers
Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled surf lesson time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bojan_g
Jun 9, 2024
Great experience form family with kids - Luca was great. Knowledgeable friendly great with kids. Overall great experience and exactly what we were hoping for.
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Angelene_c
Apr 26, 2024
Great time surfing - Great time with patsy, we caught several waves and had a great time! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try surfing
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Owen_b
Apr 20, 2024
Great service - My instructor was fantastic. Very personable and I was able to fully stand and surf the entire wave by the end of the lesson. This was also my first time ever surfing so I am very happy with the results.
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Isaac_g
Apr 14, 2024
LUCA was a great teacher! He embraced the opportunity to encourage a willing and eager 14 year old to take to the waves - We traveled to Costa Rice from the US with our 14 year old grandson hoping to provide him with some wonderful memories. Surfing was the last thing to do on our list after hiking in Tenorio National Park, ziplining at Witch's Rock and snorkeling at Playa del Coco. Isaac is athletic and loves the water so it seemed like he would love the chance to experience surfing. We live in New England where waves are infrequent, so this was his chance. Luca is a fabulous teacher- energetic, experienced, kind and encouraging. Isaac got up on the board on the second try and had many successes after that. It was a great day thanks to Luca and a great student!
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Samantha_h
Apr 13, 2024
Great lesson with a great... - Great lesson with a great group of instructors! Got everyone riding waves, including our 9 year old who was hesitant at first. We very much appreciated the patience and enthusiasm of the team!
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Jill_g
Mar 31, 2024
Our guide Luca was... - Our guide Luca was fantastic! He explained everything clearly and was patient and fun. Great for both the kids and adults. Everyone was able to get up after a few tries. Highly recommend! Bring a towel.
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Jonathan_f
Mar 28, 2024
Great for kids - Teachers were excellent with our kids and they made sure all the kids got up on their boards. Highly recommend
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Elizabethns8676al
Mar 1, 2024
Recomend - My lesson was with Jona. He was nice and gave great instructions. This is a good experience even if it is your first time surfing.
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F41trallisonw
Feb 20, 2024
Amazing! - Jonas was an excellent instructor and did great with teaching our teenage daughter and nieces! They had an amazing time!
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Pioneer45961770669
Feb 18, 2024
Great intro to surfing!! - My teenaged son (16) and I really enjoyed our lesson with Patsy. Her instructions were clear and she was able to figure out what we needed to do to be successful!! Definitely recommend!
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