Costa Rica Surf Lesson: Beginner to Intermediate Surfing

Experience the thrill of surfing in Uvita, Costa Rica with a private guided lesson. Learn to catch waves, read the ocean, and gain confidence in just 2 hours. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5726+6X Uvita - People will receive a prior explanation about what surfing is and everything that surrounds it, then we will practice the different techniques in the sand to stand up on the board and at the end we will go to practice in the sea with the Waves everything learned.
What's Included
  • Surf boards, leash, rash guard, sunscreen
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Take your first surf lesson with us in Costa Rica and enjoy learning how to pop up, catch a wave and read them too. Our 2 hour lessons for beginner to intermediate surfers will enrich your life in ways you didn’t think were possible. Surfing has been our passion for years and we feel so happy and blessed to teach surfing and share our little paradise of…

Location
5726+6X Uvita
The meeting point will be at the entrance to Marino Ballena National Park #2. I will be waiting with my blue Uvita Surf & Tour shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Timon
Apr 3, 2025
Super surf course with obvious success and lots of fun - Leandro was a great surf coach who taught us both surf beginners everything very calmly and accurately. We have never surfed before and were able to surf/glide 30m meters at the end. Leandro also brought delicious pineapple, water & sunscreen. We would recommend Leandro to any surf beginner. Thank you Leandro!:)
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Janetroseh
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent Surfing Instructor - We three family members from Canada (ages 61, 67, and 71) had a private 2-hour surfing lesson with Leandro. He was an excellent instructor. Friendly and knowledgeable, his instructions were clear and his teaching method exactly what we needed. We were all amazed that, with only a few tries, we were able to get up on the surfboard. By the end of the two hours, we were all able to surf all the way into the beach. Leandro provided snacks halfway through the lesson and again at the end. We were all nervous at the beginning but were thrilled that we took the leap and got this experience. And we're planning on renting a surfboard in the near future and practicing what Leandro taught us. We highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning to surf. Thank you, Leandro! We are very happy to have met you and appreciate your getting us up on the surfboard!
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Kerry_f
Mar 11, 2025
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic beginner lesson for want-to-be surfers. The beach was gorgeous. The waves were just right for learning the basics. The instructor was very experienced and helpful - the kids had a blast. The pineapple was amazing and cold water was provided. Thank you David! Pura Vida 🇨🇷🏄‍♂️🌊
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Nora_j
Feb 24, 2025
Unforgettable Surfing Experience with Leandro! - I had an incredible time at my surf lesson with Leandro! From the very beginning, he created a relaxed and motivating atmosphere. His patience and expertise helped me actually stand up on the board – an unforgettable feeling! Leandro explains the techniques clearly and gives valuable tips to continuously improve. You can tell right away that he is passionate about surfing and truly wants to share that excitement with his students. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor and highly recommend Leandro to anyone who wants to learn how to surf or improve their skills. Thank you for this unforgettable experience! I’ll definitely be back!
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152jiml
Feb 18, 2025
Surf lesson was so helpful - The surf lesson with Leandro was really good. I loved his "simulator". While on the sand, he went through how to get onto the board and stand up, with a simple 4 step process. Then he simulated being on a wave by picking up the tail of the board and moving it, giving some much needed balance practice. Much to my surprise, I got up on the very first wave, and many more after that. A fun activity, that would set me up to rent a board independently later (but I sadly didn't have time)
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346anettep
Feb 9, 2025
The best surf lesson - A truly unique experience and actually the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. Leandro is not only very good at explaining things, you can also feel his passion and energy for the sport. His commitment and motivation can be felt in and out of the water. The lessons are well prepared, beginners learn a lot and quickly make great progress thanks to the helpful tips. Even if you start from zero, Leandro takes the time to explain everything to everyone, no matter how often. I felt safe, comfortable and in the best of hands at all times. Leandro's dynamic, funny and open mind makes everything much more entertaining. Definitely a reason to stay longer in Uvita! Gracias por todo :)
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Marcys688
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing!!! - Amazing! So much fun! Leandro was a great and patient teacher. I was really nervous and was able to stand up pretty easy! You are in shallow water the whole lesson. So I could touch and felt super comfortable. He also taught us what to ask when we go to other areas to surf, super helpful. Would highly recommend!
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Maaiket2025
Jan 30, 2025
10/10 surflesson, would book it again if I had more time. - Learned how to surf in no time. Great explanation about safety&technique and had a lot of fun and cool pictures. Definitely worth it, would recommend it to everybody.
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Vermonternek
Dec 29, 2024
Fabulous surfing - Fabulous surf lesson. Leo and Gregorio were patient and safety conscious and made sure that everyone in our family received individual attention. We all successfully rode waves in. It was great! Would certainly do it again.
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Ben_d
Oct 8, 2024
Surf lessons done right. - Leandro was wonderful to work with. Very welcoming and inviting. Had a nice place for my wife to sit comfortably out of the sun while I had my 2 hour lesson. He set me up with the information I needed to know before getting in the water. After the first hour we took a break and he hooked me and my wife up with a fresh pineapple and huge coconut water. It was a lot of fun. It was the best cardio workout I have had in awhile. Totally recommend it. When we come back I’ll get another lesson from him.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).