Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo: Learn Paddling, Safety, Etiquette, and More

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica - 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…
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 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…

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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Kaitlyn_z
Mar 8, 2025
Best beginner surf lesson - Our surf instructor Luca was an amazing teacher! Neither me or my partner had ever surfed before and we were both able to stand up on the board and make it to shore by the end of our lesson. Luca was patient with us and very encouraging. I felt very safe out in the ocean with him guiding us on which waves were better for me vs for my partner.
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Yael_p
Feb 21, 2025
Martin is a fantastic... - Martin is a fantastic instructor with positive, passionate attitude towards surfing. Thank you Martin!
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Zafark504
Feb 2, 2025
Patsy is a fantastic instructor! The G.O.A.T. - Patsy was such an amazing instructor! She was extremely patient and very knowledgeable, as well as being very easy to talk to. We were slightly late but she was very accommodating and calm. Me and my sister were both surfing small waves on our own by the end of the 2 hours and neither of us had ever surfed before. Thank you Patsy!
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Nic9berard
Jan 5, 2025
Best Surfing in Tamarindo - We had an exemplary surf course, Martin (our guide) was super friendly and patient with us. He gave us a lot of things to help us. It was easy to register and find the place, they have clocked closets to put personal effects.
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Michele_a
Jan 4, 2025
Excellent, patient instruction! - Our instructor was fantastic. He worked with our family of 4 to teach us the basics and get us up and riding waves. He spent time making sure my son felt confident, gave my daughter the next level instruction she needed and was super patient and supportive. We had an absolute blast and all four of us got up and rode waves. A perfect way to wrap our Costa Rican vacation.
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Linying_w
Jan 2, 2025
Beginner Surfing Big Success - The coach Martine was really helpful. Even if you have zero experience, he’ll help you get on the board and have some fun! I was able to stand and surf many times with his help. Great experience!
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Samanthasf2289qn
Dec 30, 2024
Surfing fun. - This was the perfect beginner surf lesson. Instructor was awesome. Very encouraging and supportive. Everyone in family got to participate to their desired level. Three even got up on their feet and surfed. Two hours was plenty.
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Alexandra_m
Nov 24, 2024
Lots of fun! - We loved the surf lesson! It was the first time surfing and we were able to stand up and catch waves by ourselves. Our instructor, Luca, was making sure we have the best time and giving us constant tips. Totally recommended :)
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Guide661859
Nov 13, 2024
Surf lessons - My daughter in law and I took private surf lesson , such an amazing experience. First time for both of us and Lucas and Yan were Fantastic instructors. Highly recommend.
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Rheafe_g
Jan 18, 2025
Martin was awesome. The... - Martin was awesome. The only thing about the beach we surfed (main beach: tamarindo beach) : it was crowded and loud. Wish it was more at a secluded beach. Otherwise, learned some great tips from Martin.
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