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Private Surf Class with a Local Instructor

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn to surf or refine your technique with a private lesson led by local coaches in Guanacaste. Whether you're catching your first wave or working on skills such as positioning, wave selection, and turns, the instruction is adapted to your experience level. With extensive knowledge of the area's surf conditions, your instructor helps you make better use of your time in the water—while enjoying a more personal alternative to a group lesson.
  • Get one-on-one attention focused on your individual goals
  • Learn from locals who know which waves suit your experience level
  • Build confidence faster with personalized feedback in the water
  • Experience Guanacaste's coastline through an active local perspective

What's Included

  • Surfboard

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Visual Pacific
      W8RJ+4XQ, Unnamed Road, Guanacaste Province, Nosara, Costa Rica

      We can arrange to meet you at any beach entrance in Guiones that is convenient for you. We will discuss meeting point prior to the lesson.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 02/28/2022 - 10/17/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 21 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Beach was busy but the...

    Ben_M, Dec 2025
    Beach was busy but the instructions were very patient. We had a great time and we were all able to get up multiple times.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Happy to hear that and hope to see you back in Nosara for more waves!

    Surfing for the first time with a great teacher

    Max_H, Feb 2025
    Had an amazing first-time surfing experience with Viator! My instructor, Abraham, was incredible—super patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. He broke down every step so clearly that I was able to stand up and riding waves in under an hour. Helped build great habits and made it super easy to really enjoy surfing with no prior experience. Couldn’t recommend more! Book this today!!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for your kind words Max! We enjoyed surfing the waves with you and hope to see you back in Nosara soon.

    Fun experience

    Mark_G, Jun 2023
    Fun experience, got to surf when here, Had a great time.. and I now have a lot more confidence whilst surfing
    Member Pricing
    From

    $76.00

    per person
    Was $80.00(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 18 days in advance.

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