Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private

4.9
(123 reviews)

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

What's Included

Surfboard Use
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Rashguard Use
Certified Surf Instructor
Gratuities
JW Marriott, Playa Grande, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo
Hotel's RIU Guanacaste & Palace, Playa Ocotal, Coco, Hermosa, Papagayo

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled surf lesson time

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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 coach you on 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 feel the waves push you through the water.

We will customize your Tamarindo surf lesson will focus on the following techniques:

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

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Native's Way Costa Rica

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Surfing Lessons
Sports Lessons
Surfing Lessons
On the Water
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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