Costa Rica Surf Lesson: Beginner to Intermediate Surfing

Experience the thrill of surfing in Uvita, Costa Rica with a private guided lesson. Learn to catch waves, read the ocean, and gain confidence in just 2 hours. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5726+6X Uvita - People will receive a prior explanation about what surfing is and everything that surrounds it, then we will practice the different techniques in the sand to stand up on the board and at the end we will go to practice in the sea with the Waves everything learned.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Surf boards, leash, rash guard, sunscreen
Additional Information

Embark on your initial surf lesson with us on the immaculate beaches of Uvita. In just two exciting hours, our patient and skilled instructors will guide you through every essential step:
Pop up with confidence: Perfect the technique of transitioning from lying down to standing in one fluid motion.
Catch your first wave: Discover how to paddle…

Location
5726+6X Uvita
The meeting point will be at the entrance to Marino Ballena National Park #2. I will be waiting with my blue Uvita Surf & Tour shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wille791
Mar 4, 2026
Highly recommended - Leandro is a very hands-on instructor but gives you space to surf on your own once you get the hang of things. Very encouraging and incredibly experienced - great teacher! Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of surfing and get some intel on Costa Rican waves 🤙
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Cfp930oah
Feb 21, 2026
Great teaching skills and useful feedback (and fun!) - My 65 year old husband did surfing lessons with this company two years ago and again this month. He really enjoyed the lessons, the upbeat encouragement, and the professionalism of this company. My 30 something kids and their partners also took lessons here, from early intermediate to pure beginner and found the feedback very helpful in de eloping their skills. Highly recommend.
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529vahana
Jan 27, 2026
Five star - It was my first surfing lesson. I distracted down great job to make me comfortable and safe. I will definitely recommend.
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Dom
Dec 6, 2025
Brilliant Surf Lesson - My girlfriend had a lesson and I hired a surf board, the experience was Brillaint and he was a great coach and went above and beyond, serving us pineapple and fresh water half way through aswell as teaching us about some local animals, would highly recommend and will be using him again for board hire in future.
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Marc-antoine
Aug 18, 2025
An incredible experience, much more than a surf lesson - Thanks to Vanessa for this great surf lesson! 🌊 Thanks to her patience and clear explanations, I was able to get up on my board from the first session. His energy and good humor make the experience even more enjoyable. Thanks also to the whole team: Leandro took time out of the lesson to show me some things, and the other members were always available to answer my questions. They all exude joie de vivre and passion for surfing, creating a friendly and motivating Mood. With listening and good advice, they give you all the keys to succeed quickly. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. Pura Vida! 🌊🏄‍♂️
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Cruiser60449209749
Aug 18, 2025
Perfect first surfing experience for beginners! - We had a fantastic experience at Uvita Surf and Tour! Our two boys took their very first surfing lesson and loved it. After a short and clear piece of theory, they were allowed to go straight into the waves, and they were both on their boards faster than expected. Leandro was really great: patient, enthusiastic and with a lot of attention for the children. He made sure that they immediately felt at ease and could fully enjoy themselves. An absolute must for anyone who is in Uvita and wants to get acquainted with surfing! 🌊🏄♂️
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O4170nnjordanh
Jul 25, 2025
Too Hot To Handle - Leandro was an amazing instructor! Very patient, kind, friendly, but also very professional. He has a passion for surfing and really wants to see you succeed. One day just wasn’t enough, I had to come back the next day too!
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Y5177molukes
Jun 14, 2025
10/10 Surfing Experience - Great time on the waves! Leandro and Vanessa were great instructors. We had a group of six and all enjoyed the experience.
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Timon
Apr 3, 2025
Super surf course with obvious success and lots of fun - Leandro was a great surf coach who taught us both surf beginners everything very calmly and accurately. We have never surfed before and were able to surf/glide 30m meters at the end. Leandro also brought delicious pineapple, water & sunscreen. We would recommend Leandro to any surf beginner. Thank you Leandro!:)
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Janetroseh
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent Surfing Instructor - We three family members from Canada (ages 61, 67, and 71) had a private 2-hour surfing lesson with Leandro. He was an excellent instructor. Friendly and knowledgeable, his instructions were clear and his teaching method exactly what we needed. We were all amazed that, with only a few tries, we were able to get up on the surfboard. By the end of the two hours, we were all able to surf all the way into the beach. Leandro provided snacks halfway through the lesson and again at the end. We were all nervous at the beginning but were thrilled that we took the leap and got this experience. And we're planning on renting a surfboard in the near future and practicing what Leandro taught us. We highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning to surf. Thank you, Leandro! We are very happy to have met you and appreciate your getting us up on the surfboard!
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).