Private Surf Lesson with Local Professionals in Tamarindo Beach
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Surf Board and Rash Guard
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pico Bistro TamarindoTamarindo Main Road Guanacaste Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Please find your way to Pico Bistro. You can park in the parking lot adjacent if necessary. Next to Pico and in front of the parking, you will see the lifeguard tower. We are the surf school to the left of the lifeguard tower (if you are facing the water).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Tamarindo Beach
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- 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
Ryan_H
They did a great job at teaching us and being patient! We had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Reviews
4.8
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Kate_L, Jul 2026
We had an amazing experience with our surf lesson! The instructor was incredibly patient, encouraging, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we stepped onto the beach. They explained everything clearly, focused on safety, and made learning so much fun. By the end of the lesson, we were standing up on the board and riding waves. We would absolutely book another lesson!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to surf with us! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience and felt safe, comfortable, and confident throughout your lesson. Sharing our passion for surfing with amazing people like you is what motivates us every day. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more waves and another unforgettable session!
Terry_R, Jun 2026
We had 6 first time surfers in our family. They did an amazing job, they prepared to have plenty of instructors on hand who spoke English enough to communicate effectively with our kids. Speaking of, our 4 older teen to adult kids had a blast. Thank you again for a wonderful morning surf.
Liliana_B, Apr 2026
It was a great experience. It was one of our plans for our family vacation. 3 of us, 3 different ages and 3 different levels. Still they made it totally smooth, our son was surfing and my husband and I got to stand on the board. Lots of fun and personal push! We will look for them again when we go back to CR. Thank you guys
Amy_L, Apr 2026
Wow what a great time!!!!! This was the highlight of our trip and we can’t say enough about our instructors!!!! The kids had so much fun and these guys were great - absolutely would recommend these guys to everyone
Ryan_H, Mar 2026
They did a great job at teaching us and being patient! We had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Holly_G, Mar 2026
We had so much fun at our surfing lesson! Our instructor was so supportive and kind. 10/10 recommend!
Adriana_R, Aug 2025
The instructor wasn’t a Costa Rican like I thought when booking this service. He was a decent surfer but not a good instructor. Firstl, he didn’t even have a rash guard when I got there and had to borrow one that was smelly and def not washed from a friend. Second he made me really uncomfortable after my first couple of waves that I stood up and started hitting on me calling me baby. After that my I felt it in my body that I was uncomfortable and I wiped out really hard. I paid for two hours but after all that I stayed for one. I do not recommend this company if you are a woman traveling by yourself.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We take situations like this very seriously, as the safety and respect of all our clients is our top priority.
After carefully reviewing what happened, we must clarify that what is described in your message does not reflect the reality of the experience provided. Our instructors are trained professionals who always maintain respectful and appropriate behavior. The conduct mentioned does not align with our values or with our team’s track record.
Regarding the lesson, there was a misunderstanding about the service booked. We were asked to provide two lessons within a single reservation (sharing the time between two people without the corresponding payment), which is not part of our policies. Even so, our team fulfilled the service as originally agreed.
That said, we are always open to direct communication to address any concerns in a respectful and transparent way.
We remain committed to providing safe, professional, and high-quality experiences for all our clients.
katnoskov, Aug 2025
Great experience, our son really enjoyed the lesson, was totally wiped out at the end! Definitely recommend!
Sarah_B, Apr 2025
Excellent and fun first surfing experience for 5 kids (ages 8-14) and 2 adults. Gave great directions to meet the instructors. The set up was a little underwhelming when we first arrived, but the instructors were patient, kind, encouraging and gave great instruction. All 7 of us were able to get up on the boards and surf. Overall a fun and memorable day for all of us!
Kimberly_W, Apr 2025
Edwar was a fantastic instructor! Super nice, great explanations in English or Spanish and very helpful with my first time surfing. Very laid back and I was able to stand and catch several waves. Advice for first time & sensitive skin - wear longer bottoms to protect your legs from chafing on the board if you can, so you can get the most out of the class. Thank you!!
Jenni_G, Mar 2025
We had a great time! Our group had never surfed before and all of us were able to get up and surf. Can’t say enough good things!
REBECCA_D, Mar 2025
Johnny, Snyder, Danny were INCREDIBLE. They taught 12 year old daughter brand new moves on the board, and 8 year old daughter had a very positive first actual surfing experience (after not having a great experience in Hawaii.) Book with this company- you will not regret it.
Jeff_D, Mar 2025
Kenny did a wonderful job with our two boys- 15 and 9. They both had a few good waves and were wiped by the end of the lesson. But he was patient and very attentive.
Mowen_L, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful morning with Sea Native. Josh and his crew are super patient, friendly and fun. Our 7 year old almost stood up every time and I had a couple good rides as well. Fresh orange juice provided at the end was a highlight too. Highly recommended!
Veronica_Z, Feb 2025
We had a first surf lesson with Josh and his buddy. So much fun, he thought us the basic and we managed to stay on top of the board several times! We enjoyed it very much and closed the lesson with a delicious piñacolada! Pura Vida!
Sarah_N, Feb 2025
We booked this last minute and so happy we did! We both got up by the 3rd try! Very beginner friendly. Instructors were encouraging and helpful!
Jaysen_H, Feb 2025
Tamarindo was a perfect place to learn to surf. Miguel was the best teacher! He prepared us prior to going out and was awesome with giving cues on what we needed to do. All of our group were able to surf until we were worn out. He was so enthusiastic and a pleasure to meet.
Tim_D, Feb 2025
These guys are really good at what they do. Professional service, and a great surfing teacher, in a perfect location.
Emmanuel_C, Nov 2024
This was great, it was my first time surfing. Joshua did the instruction on land, and Jeffrey was my instructor in the water. He was super friendly, had lots of great advice, and had me up on a board in no time. Highly recommended.
Ashley_H, Jul 2024
We had an incredible time with Joshua and his instructors. We had private lessons for our group of for and they had us riding waves right away. They are a great group of Ticos and we were glad to support the locals where there are so many other foreign owned businesses on the beach.
Highly recommend!!
Travis_C, Jul 2024
A friend of mine suggested booking a surf lesson in Tamarindo and I’m so glad I did. I had initially booked a time at 6am thinking the conditions would be better then. I received a message later that day from the instructor suggesting we come later when the waves would be better. This kind of communication goes a long way with me and we were able to go later when the tide was higher.
We had no problem meeting our instructor at the rendezvous point and we were pleased that it was just us with two instructors. We spent a little time practicing getting up on the beach on a board and then got right into the water.
All three of us were able to get up and ride some waves. It was one of the high lights of our trip and I would highly recommended this
Shelby_P, Jul 2024
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience surfing!! Our instructors were super helpful, patient and friendly!! It was our first time surfing and it couldn’t have gone any better:) We also got offered coconut water after but they ran out so instead we got free pina colada's at the end!!
monique_m, Jul 2024
So much fun! Everyone was standing and got lots of support from the instructors. Also, they were great with my 7yo and stayed on him the whole time. Would def use them again!
Jennifer_B, Jul 2024
Our surf instructors were great!!! We were a group of 8, four kids ages 7-12 and 4 adults, all beginners. They gave us one main instructor to go over the basics, then paired the two older and the two younger kids each with their own person. We all got up on the board- everything was really fun/ safe. Lots of memories made and this was the best deal on the beach. Most folks are charging anywhere from $55-100. I had such a great time I decided to keep booking a lesson a day with Viator for whomever in the family wanted to continue.
Erin_P, Jul 2024
Migal (Michael) was great. He instructed well and made sure the kids felt safe. My kids aged 11 and 13 enjoyed themselves and stood up in try number 3. The coconut water at the end was a plus! Would highly recommend. Great value.
Laura_B, Jul 2024
They had 1 instructor for every 2 kids and four adults. With our big group it was much appreciated! Miguel stakes claim on a good location and kept all of us catching waves. Amazingly they had boards for extra tall men (6'8"), but it was best for those men to bring their own shirt or rash guards.
Ashley_A, Jul 2024
We had a great time. Jeremy and Will were awesome. Jeremy gave us instruction and pointers on land that were easy to grasp and remember. In the water they were patient and encouraging. We all got up! Now we have the basics to practice on our own.
Gal_T, Jul 2024
I took a surf lesson with my daughter and it was a lot of fun. The guide showed up on time in the meeting point. He taught us the basics on the beach and a few minutes later we went in the water to practice. It only took 2 tries to be able to stand on the board and it was very satisfying. At the end of the lesson, we got cool refreshing coconut water.
The value for money through Viator was good. I highly recommend for whoever is looking for a super fun activity.
KARA_M, Jul 2024
Fantastic experience had by all family members! All first time surfers were able to get up on the board and surf the waves after learning from this great team!
Brigitte_C, Jun 2024
Thank you Hector and guys for the perfect experience. My first time surfing and in less than an hour I was able to stand on the board. Very fun and Hector, our instructor, was a great help; friendly and careful.
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