Surfing Adventure: Playa Hermosa's Warm Waves

Learn to catch waves at the ideal Playa Hermosa spot in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Enjoy tropical water, good waves, and the exuberant nature of this top surfing destination.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hermosa Beach Access Road - Safety is our priority! Every lesson is conducted under the supervision of an instructor.
    Each instructor is assigned to two or three students to ensure personalized attention.
    Embrace the flow! Expect a fun, warm, and salty experience; it might be easy or challenging ;)
    *Step by Step! Guidance is provided from…
What's Included
  • Surfboard and equipment rental included
  • Rash Guard with UPF 20+ protection provided
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of tropical nature and embrace the Pura Vida lifestyle by learning to surf in the warm waters of the stunning Playa Hermosa, located on the northern coast of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. If you’re eager to surf, have a great time, and learn something new, come join us and dive into the water! Our mission is to ensure you succeed and discover the joy of catching your first waves.

Location
Hermosa Beach Access Road
https://goo.gl/maps/bxCWXQNFntyQn7gB6
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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170linusl
Feb 27, 2026
Great experience - I had an amazing experience with Richard, he was nice and very helpful. The surfing spot is ideal for beginners. Highly recommend! 🤙
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A4492symarkv
Feb 27, 2026
Santa Teresa = surfing, and Richard is your guy. - Great day with Richard on the water. We were both first time surfers and he explained the basics well and kept us safe on the water. By the end of the lesson we were able to catch some good waves on the board. Would recommend!
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Cruiser737259
Feb 25, 2026
Perfect course - We had the opportunity for two to get a course with Richard - it was really very good! We had no experience whatsoever, Richard explained everything very well - it was super fun. Our short-term postponement to the afternoon also made Richard possible. We were very excited! 😊
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Mario
Feb 15, 2026
Great surf lessons for beginners - We had the surf lessons with Richard. We were surfing for the first time ever. Richard was super cool and explained step by step how to behave in the water and how to position and hold ourselves on the board. We were three beginners and each one managed to surf over 30 meters to the beach with Richard's help. Can highly recommend it 🥰
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Mara_k
Jan 30, 2026
Unforgettable! - We're so glad we booked this experience with Richard. His enthusiastic energy and great teaching skills made this an unforgettable experience. Would re-book in a heartbeat!
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Cora
Jan 19, 2026
Best Beginner Surf Experience Ever! - Richard is one of the best surf instructors I’ve met. His instructions are clear and he patiently goes over the steps until you get it . In addition, he has this beautiful spirit that makes you want to keep trying. Our very first time surfing, both my husband and I got up and had a great ride. Do this!!
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Quest14770237903
Jan 19, 2026
Amazing 🤗 - I had two classes. One with John and one with Richi. I improved immensely within these two classes. The class with Richi didn’t only taught me a lot, but was also a lot of fun. Like a friend was teaching me. I’ll certainly come back. 🤗🌅 Chula 😜
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Ishika_c
Jan 17, 2026
100% recommend - We stayed in Santa Teresa and had the opportunity to take surf lessons with Richard at Playa Hermosa. First time surfers, we had an absolutely amazing experience. Richard guided us into the water and taught us how to surf we were able to catch some waves!! Would recommend booking to any first time surfers!
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Bradleyhm5417na
Dec 6, 2025
Awesome day of instruction! - Kim and Rollo were fantastic instructors. My cousin and I had a wonderful time. Both of us learned a lot. I would definitely go with these guys again every day if I could :-)
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182francoo
Nov 30, 2025
Good experience - I took two lessons with Richard, and he seemed to genuinely care about my progress as a surfer and surf in general. Within 3 hours, I went from having zero experience in surfing to being able to reliably stand on the board once I was in a wave. Can't recommend more.
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From $70
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).