Private Tour

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

2 hours of surf lesson with our local, young and fun surf instructors (100% from Costa Rica).

We are certified lifeguard and ISA2 (International Surfing Association) to surf in safety.

You are beginners or level advanced? No problem! We give surf lessons in the white water and also inside the ocean.

Come to enjoy the best experience of your life!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

We will go to the beautiful natural reserve of Playa Grande (20 min walking) where is our surf spot! Playa Grande is a beautiful beach with white sand between the jungle and the Ocean. This place is amazing! After a short walk, we will start the surf lesson (2 hours including a break with fresh fruits). Depending to your level, you will have a special surfboard. The surf lesson will start with a short training in the sand to explain you everything to make your experience unforgettable! (How stay in safety in the ocean, how to position your body on the surfboard to keep the balance...) After these explanations, let's go to the water! It's by practicing that we learn! The surf instructor will stay behind you to push your surfboard into the waves. Your objective for the first surf lesson? Stand up on your board, be confident and feel the sensations and the adrenaline surfing the waves! To summary: Have fun in safety. After one hour surfing, you will have a break with the surf instructor to relax and regain strength... to return to the waves when you are ready! At the end of the surf lesson, you will come back to Montezuma with the team.

What‘s Included

Surfboard, rashguard

Fresh fruits

Bottled water

Sunblocked

Options

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma

Reviews

5.00

93 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome and professional lesson!
537villen,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super good experience! We took the class with my girlfriend and enjoyed every second. First time surfing for both of us and the instructors of By The Wave made it pleasent and encouraging. The instructors were both relaxed and highly professional. They gave important personalized tips on how to improve one's surfing and step up the game. Thanks to By The Wave for an inspiring start on the journey into this sport.
The highlight of our trip
F1771LZarielr,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best experience! The owner responded quickly on WhatsApp and coordinated everything seamlessly. Our instructor, Jairo, was extremely experienced and patient with us as beginners. He made the experience one we will never forget. I would recommend this to anyone who ever comes to Montezuma and wants to try to surf!
Great lessons for beginners
alexanderbN5859PQ,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My very first surf lesson was absolutely top. After 20 minutes of hiking we reached the beautiful Playa Grande. After theoretical instruction and dry exercises in the sand, we went into the water. My surf instructor Nego managed to get me to the beach as a bloody beginner twice in a standing position. An unforgettable experience!
Great beginner surf lesson
jamievG4932YM,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had our first ever surf lesson with Nego and it was great. He was very patient and extremely helpful, which was needed since we are in our 40s and didn’t know what to expect. I would highly recommend the class, Nego, and learning to surf there.
Excellent experience, best place to learn to surf
321naokih,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jairo and Nego took great care of us, they didn’t just teach us how to ride waves but how to surf. We loved it so much we did 5 lessons and improved a lot during the time. Montezuma is an excellent place to learn how to surf because the waves are more beginner friendly and less crowded. They generously provided fruits and coconuts and overall it was a great experience! 10/10
So much fun!
L7819HCdavidh,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip! Nego is the best. We learned so much and made such incredible progress in our surfing with his help. Highly recommend.
Recommend a lot
C4416EHvanessag,,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bego is the best instructor - very attentive, on time, the lessons are long are every time he tries to teach you smth new, pushes you to learn faster and always gives a feedback on every way. Next time I’m in Costa Rica - def taking classes with him again.
100% recommended
415ivanak,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience, Jairo was a great instructor. I have had a lesson before somewhere else so I can compare. I learned more in one day than I did in another school after a week long course. Jairo had a good teaching system, great tips and advice, he gave us 100% of focus and was great at explaining our mistakes and how to fix them. If we had more time, I would have taken the lesson also the next day.
Excellent instruction and a lot of fun!
J9426IPnicoler,,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is SO FUN! No one in my group had been surfing before. The instructors made it accesible and helped us to feel successful our first morning out. Everyone ended up getting up on their boards! There was a 2-1 or 3-1 ratio, instructor to student. Highly suggest this if you’re in the Montezuma area.
Surf Lesson +++++
Alejandro W,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Very informative lesson from Jairo who obviously has years and years of experience. Positive reinforcement. My wife successfully surfed numerous wives as a results of his expertise. Highly recommended if in Montezuma.