Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Surf board.
- Leash.
- Rashguard.
- Bottled waterThe customer can choose between bottled water, coconut water or a smoothie.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8536+94J, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
The meeting point is in the parking lot of "El Flaco".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lori_L
Took my 5 year old grandson for a surfing lesson. It was amazing. So kind and patient with an apprehensive little guy. He did great, got up on his first try. Was a great area to learn. I’d highly recommend.
Reviews
5.0
based on 30 reviews
Madison_S, Mar 2026
Very fun, great teachers! We all really enjoyed ourselves in the water and got plenty of chances to catch waves.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 🌊
We’re really happy to hear you had such a fun time in the water and got plenty of chances to catch waves — that’s exactly what we aim for! Our instructors will be stoked to know you enjoyed the experience.
Hope to see you back out there with us again soon! 🤙
Victoria, Mar 2026
Everything about this activity was awesome. My surf instructor Gal was very professional and well spoken. He knew exactly when the wave would break in order for me to enjoy the best waves for a beginner. I then enjoyed a smoothie under the shade with the owners Sergio and Liam who were extremely kind. This booking was quite the vibe and I recommend to anyone who wants to try surfing in Tamarindo ! 🤙🏼
- Victoria
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌊
We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome experience with Gal. He’ll be stoked to know his timing and coaching helped you catch the best waves as a beginner — that’s what we love to hear! 🤙
It was also a pleasure having you hang out with us after the session. Sharing a smoothie and good vibes in the shade is always part of the experience!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in Tamarindo for another surf session soon!
Giuliana_O, Mar 2026
Our instructors were really nice and friendly! I had so much fun and learned a lot! would definitely recommend and return for another lesson!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌊
We’re really happy to hear you had so much fun and learned a lot during your lesson. Our instructors love creating a friendly and supportive environment, so it means a lot to hear that reflected in your experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to have you back for another session anytime! 🤙
William_W, Mar 2026
We were all brand new to surfing, ranging in age from 6 - 50, and Junior and Liam did an amazing job. They were patient, encouraging, and made the experience fun for everyone. All six of us had a great time and will likely book with them again. Such a fantastic experience. I highly recommend surfing with them! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌊
It was such a pleasure having your group with us. We love introducing people of all ages to surfing, and it makes us so happy to hear that everyone — from 6 to 50 — had a great time! Junior and Liam will be thrilled to know their patience and encouragement made the experience special for you all.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to surf with you again soon! 🤙
Daniel_T, Feb 2026
The surfing lessons were great! Sergio took the time to teach us the basics and made sure we felt comfortable with the techniques. We then spent lots of time in the water practicing and catching waves, where Sergio was pushing our boards to help us catch the best waves! Capped off the experience taking a couple of photos to commemorate the experience. Thank you Sergio!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌊
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time during your lesson. Sergio is truly passionate about teaching, and he’ll be stoked to know you appreciated the time he took to explain the basics and help you feel comfortable in the water. Pushing you into those waves is all part of the fun! 🤙
We love finishing the experience with a few photos to capture the memories — so glad you enjoyed that too.
Hope to see you back in the water with us again soon!
CindyUldrich, Feb 2026
Sergio was amazing- I took a lesson a few years ago and could not stand up but Sergio was so patient and I was able to stand and surf as did the two others in our group. We had so much fun and we are all in our 60’s and all of us got up on our feet- Sergio gave great instructions and continued to coach us through until we stood up - thank you
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌊
We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Sergio. His patience and dedication to helping everyone succeed in the water is something we’re really proud of. It’s amazing to hear that all of you were able to stand up and enjoy surfing — especially after your previous experience. That makes it even more special!
Surfing has no age limit, and it’s awesome that all of you in your 60s got up on your feet and had so much fun. Sergio will be thrilled to hear your kind words.
We hope to see you back in the water with us again soon! 🤙
David_B, Feb 2026
Junior was my instructor and was amazing! I was able to stand up on the second try with no previous experience thanks to him. Such a great experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We’re thrilled to hear you were standing up on your second try — that’s amazing! Junior will be very happy to know he made your first surf experience such a great one.
Hope to see you again soon for more waves! 🌊🤙
Nisreen_S, Feb 2026
So great! I was a little nervous as it was my first time surfing. Turns out, there was nothing to be nervous about, it was awesome. Junior is a great teacher and very friendly. I managed to stand up many times. Absolutely recommended. I wasn't totally sure where the meeting point was, so some help there: follow the coordinates, walk onto the beach and there's a flag that says "surf school", the guys are under a pop up tent. Someone will watch your stuff while you're in the water.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your great review!
We’re really happy your first surf experience was such a positive one and that Junior helped you feel confident in the water. We’ll pass your kind words on to him!
Hope to see you again soon for more waves!
Alea_S, Feb 2026
It was great! The instructor was very kind and helpful. Such a fun experience, definitely recommend :)
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re really happy to hear that you had such a great time and that you felt supported by your instructor. Creating a fun, safe and welcoming environment is very important to us, so it means a lot to know you enjoyed the experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another surf session in Viator! 🌊🤙
Helen_B, Jan 2026
A fantastic experience! You start with a lesson on the beach, but then quickly get in the water. Josh knew the waves and when to best have us try and surf. My friends and I were both able to get up over 15 times during our lesson. Best thing we did in Tamarindo!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the balance between beach instruction and time in the water. Josh’s wave knowledge and timing really help make the difference, and we’re stoked that you all got up over 15 times.
So glad it was the highlight of your time in Tamarindo — hope to surf with you again soon! 🌊🤙
Brian_t, Jan 2026
Great day surfing with Josh and Lorenzo. Friendly, patient, safe instructors. Got my 53 yo beginner up and riding almost immediately. These young guys are really excited about their new business and provide a great value. Give them your business and a nice tip if you enjoy your lesson! Gracias amigos! FYI Meet up location off the man parking lot in a blue pop up tent.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear Josh and Lorenzo made the lesson fun, safe, and effective—especially getting a first-time surfer up and riding so quickly. We truly appreciate your support of our local team and the recommendation.
¡Gracias amigos! Hope to surf with you again soon 🌊🤙
Jaclynn_H, Jan 2026
This was my boyfriend and I’s first time ever surfing. Josh was a great instructor and we were standing up after just a few attempts! We got the hang of it pretty quickly and he taught us to paddle and time waves on our own instead of just pushing us with the wave to get a true experience. They even took pictures of us on our phone and had a friend take professional pictures with a camera. 11/10 and this place is a must if you’re looking to catch some waves!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re stoked that you and your boyfriend had such a great first surf lesson and were standing up so quickly. Josh always focuses on teaching real technique so you can truly surf on your own, not just be pushed into waves.
We’re glad you also got some great photos to remember the moment. Thanks for the 11/10 recommendation, and we hope to surf with you again soon! 🌊🤙
Lori_L, Jan 2026
Took my 5 year old grandson for a surfing lesson. It was amazing. So kind and patient with an apprehensive little guy. He did great, got up on his first try. Was a great area to learn. I’d highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear your grandson had such a positive first surfing experience. Making kids feel safe, confident, and comfortable is very important to us, and we’re glad he got up on his first try.
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your family back to the waves soon! 🌊🤙
Logan_C, Jan 2026
We had so much fun at our surf lesson! We followed the directions to the coordinates listed & the instructors grabbed surf boards out of the back of their truck & started our lesson! They were young, fun tamarindo locals & we enjoyed chatting with them & shared lots of laughs :) We started on the sand with some basics, then hit the water! They had someone to watch our belongings which provided an extra sense of security. By the end of the lesson, all 3 of us who had never surfed before had caught 10+ waves! Instructors were supportive, patient, encouraging, & so much fun. Could not recommend this experience more! We will remember our first surf forever! There was also a photographer (not affiliated) that captured some pictures of us on the beach!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun and memorable first surf experience with our local Tamarindo instructors. Starting on the sand, feeling safe with someone watching your belongings, and catching 10+ waves on your first day is exactly what we aim for.
We’re especially happy to know the laughs, encouragement, and good vibes made it unforgettable. Thank you for the strong recommendation — we’ll be stoked to surf with you again anytime! 🌊🤙
Camarin_N, Jan 2026
Joshua is the best surfing coach. Kind, patient, and a lot of fun to learn from! Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you had such a great time learning with Joshua. His patience, kindness, and fun approach make every lesson enjoyable.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back in the waves soon! 🌊🤙
Gabrielle_T, Jan 2026
Joshua is super nice, the drinks tasted great, he’s very funny and helpful, 10/10 would recommend. -Gabby
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review, Gabby! We’re happy to hear you had such a great experience with Joshua. His friendly attitude and positive energy always make the experience even better.
We truly appreciate the 10/10 recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌊🤙
Christine_F, Dec 2025
We had the best time with Joshua! He was so fun to be with and we both learned how to get up on the board! Joshua was patient and so nice with us.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear you had the best time with Joshua. His patience, positive energy, and clear instruction help make learning to surf fun and rewarding.
Hope to see you back in the water soon! 🌊🤙
Lindsey_S, Dec 2025
What a fun beginning surf experience with Joshua! Using the coordinates is helpful to find the location. It’s a tent on the beach and not a physical store. We spent a few minutes on the beach learning basics where he was very patient. We then spent an hour and a half in the water which was all I could take! Would definitely recommend booking with them!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you had such a fun first surf experience with Joshua. We appreciate you mentioning the location details, and we’re happy to hear his patience and instruction made the lesson enjoyable both on the beach and in the water.
Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you back surfing with us soon! 🌊🤙
Emily_E, Dec 2025
Amazing service and helpful guide. Very supportive. Had the kids on the surf boards and getting the hang of it within minutes. Very personalized attention. Safe and friendly.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear the kids felt comfortable and were up on the boards so quickly. Providing safe, personalized, and supportive instruction is very important to us.
Hope to surf with your family again soon! 🌊🤙
Krishna_J, Dec 2025
This was a great experience! Edwin was very knowledgeable and was able to cater to different levels of skill. Would highly recommend him as your instructor.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience. Edwin is excellent at adapting his instruction to different skill levels, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Hope to see you back in the water soon! 🌊🤙
dora_b, Dec 2025
10/10 great first surfing lesson. my friend was surfing right away with his instruction! He was very well informed , kind , helpful and patient with me, even gave me some tips on how to manage when i had trouble. our favorite part of our trip
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re happy to hear your first surfing lesson was a 10/10 and that you both got up on the board so quickly. Edwin always makes sure to give clear, patient guidance, and we’re glad it made your experience the highlight of your trip.
Hope to surf with you again soon! 🌊🤙
Anonymous, Dec 2025
Our instructor Edwin was great! It wasn’t our first time but we are still very beginner & he met us exactly where we were at with instruction. Super great!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear Edwin gave you the perfect level of instruction. He’s great at helping beginners progress with confidence.
Hope to see you back in the waves soon! 🌊🤙
Michael_H, Nov 2025
I did the private 2 hour lesson. My instructor was Edwin. He showed me what to do on the beach and then took me out to the waves. I must’ve caught 20+ waves just doing what he said to do. Note: my only previous experience was a lesson 10 years ago, so hat’s off to Edwin. He clearly knows how to select the right waves and proper placement/timing to start paddling, which is the hardest part of surfing!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great experience during your private lesson. Edwin is excellent at choosing the right waves and giving clear guidance, and we’re glad you felt confident and caught so many waves.
We hope to see you again soon for more surfing in Tamarindo! 🌊🤙
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