Tamarindo Surf Experience: Local Guides & Lasting Memories

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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(28 Ratings)
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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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Ryanwl4671ca
Aug 7, 2024
Excellent first time surfing! 🏄‍♂️ - Gustavo helped me catch my first waves. They were all very friendly and helpful. Felt like I got the hang of it in about 30 minutes. They were very patient and I can’t wait to go back and rent now that I know how to surf! 🏄‍♂️
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Cj411
Aug 6, 2024
Awesome surf lessons! - Surf lessons were amazing! Our two instructors were more than happy and willing to patiently teach my family how to surf! Very nice and attentive and would do it again.
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937samuelleb
Aug 5, 2024
Amazing - I was in Costa Rica with friends and we really enjoyed our surf lessons with this surf school! Amazing people, super friendly I would definitely recommend
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).