Tamarindo Surf Experience: Local Expertise & Fun

Discover Tamarindo with Shaka Surf School. Expert local surfers ensure unforgettable memories and smiles. Perfect for all skill levels. Join us for an ocean adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beach Parking - Learn to surf from zero to hero! We provide rash guards, leashes, boards, and have sunscreen on hand.
    We give 2 hours of instruction, with 30 minutes on land going over positioning, safety, and tips to help you gain comfortability and confidence. We go over rules of surfing and how to stay safe in the ocean and on the board. We then…
What's Included
  • Boards
  • Rashguards
  • Leashes
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

We are local Costa Rican surfers who love the ocean and love giving back. We want you to leave here with the biggest smile and the best stories to take back home. We love our job and we want you to feel how special Tamarindo really is! Our 20+ years of experience gives us an understanding of how to approach the different levels of skill and confidence….

Location
Beach Parking
We are located right on the beach, next to the Lifeguard Tower & Pico Bistro (restaurant). We have a large Yellow flag that says Surf Lessons. Ask for Gustavo! We can meet you anywhere in Tamarindo or Flamingo and guide you to our location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Rebecca_c
Nov 19, 2024
Good beginner’s surfing lesson - We enjoyed our surfing lesson experience. There was a little bit of practice on land and then quickly learning on the water. Gustavo was helpful with constructive feedback to help with the surfing. We even had some coconut waters at the end of the experience!
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Meghan_h
Nov 14, 2024
Absolutely Must ado - I had an absolutely great time. Having no experience prior to this, and being nearly 40, I was really surprised when I actually “got it” and stood up on my third attempt. My instructor was truly fantastic. He was encouraging, patient, kind. He made conversation while waiting for waves. I went surfing in the pouring rain - this experience actually saved me from a completely indoors day on my vacation. Highly recommend! Don’t be shy. No one is watching you wipe out!
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Morgano773
Aug 31, 2024
Friendly and helpful surf lessons! - Savannah and Gustavo were fantastic! Savannah was super friendly and helpful with scheduling and coordinating! Gustavo was a great instructor and put in a ton of effort to getting my friend and I surfing! Lovely folks and an stress-free and fun experience.
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Getaway45885172392
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing experience - Ronaldo and his team were amazing! We were a group of beginners who had never surfed before and they made it an amazing experience. 10/10 recommend, Pura Vida 🤟
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Sof_aa255
Aug 18, 2024
Very nice experience - Very nice experience! Very friendly and patient instructors, we had never got on a board but luckily you learn easy with them, 100% recommended
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C7189mmjohnp
Aug 14, 2024
Great team and value! - Gustavo and the team took great care of us during our two hour lesson! Both of our instructors spoke English and there is a native English speaker on their team as well. The guys provided consistent feedback and were attentive with the kids. Overall a solid value for our first surf experience!
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Albertmn6572va
Aug 14, 2024
Easy surfing - Nice experience. Very friendly, patient and professional teachers. My daughter learned quickly, the next day we repeated with them. Adjusted prices. Interest in pleasing the customer.
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Wesleysy4957om
Aug 12, 2024
Great Surf Lessons - Gustavo and his crew were great! So patient and fun for my kids learning to surf. Recommend these guys to anyone I. tamarindo looking to surf.
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H7606jlalexisw
Aug 9, 2024
Great surf lesson and great people! - I had such a great time! The instructors were so helpful and so kind. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone. Such a blast!
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Siddhesh
Nov 23, 2024
Not a good Experience. - My purpose was to learn surfing and I was assigned a person who only spoke Spanish. He only said 3 words throughout ( Paddle paddle paddle). He didn't even say what I was doing right or wrong because he didn't speak a word. He looked like he is not liking to be in waters with me and looked very unhappy. He looked like he either hate his job or was not in mood to teach me. The total session was suppose to be for 2hrs and he asked me to get out of waters in only 1.25hrs saying that time was up. Later when I checked my phone I realized my time was not up and went up to Gustavo to say that time is not up and then he said Il give a stable board to surf. I was like why the he** didn't you give me the stable board to begin with. The person teaching me found out that he have to spend more time with me and the look he had was like (oh fuc** not again) I also heard him using the spanish word "Pinche something". Its a disgrace to a business whose purpose is to teach. But the experience I had with the person was not good at all. I hope this helps to new learners willing to learn surfing. My $50 were wasted for sure.
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