Surf Lesson at a National Park in Playa Grande, Costa Rica!
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2 hours 20 minutes
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Experience the surf of a lifetime with us! We're not just any surf school; we're committed to your growth as a surfer. Our lessons are tailored to your needs, focusing on fundamentals like popup technique, positioning, and paddling. It's not just about catching waves; it's about mastering the art of surfing. We carefully select the best times to hit the water, ensuring ideal conditions for learning and enjoyment. But what truly sets us apart is our team of local Costa Rican instructors. These surf experts have spent their entire lives riding the waves and are well-respected within the community. They bring a unique blend of expertise and playful energy to every lesson, making learning to surf an unforgettable experience. And for those picture-perfect moments, we capture stunning drone footage, so you can relive your surfing triumphs again and again. So why wait? Book your surf lesson with us today and discover the joy of surfing in paradise!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Meet us at our surf shop located inside hotel ONDA in Playa Grande approximately 10 minutes before your designated lesson time. We'll provide you with waterproof Zinc sunscreen, a long-sleeve rash-guard, a board tailored to your height and weight, leash, wax, and surf instructor. Once you're geared up, our instructor will lead you to the beach just a 3 minute walk away from our hotel. On the beach you will do a 15 minute popup practice to hone your form, before heading into the water to begin catching waves. The session is up to 2 hours with the option to end early if you are tired. We are an adaptive surf school! We have special surfboards for surfers with disabilities (including wheel chair users, visual impairment, and more). ** NOTE** If you do not have transport to the meeting point, we provide pickup and drop off for an additional charge.
What‘s Included
Zinc Sunscreen
Leash
Surf Board
Rash-gaurd
Surf Board Wax
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Surf Lesson at a National Park in Playa Grande, Costa Rica!
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Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience all round- recommended!
Fiona F,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Coki was a brilliant instructor for our 3 kids. All of them first time but managed to stand up with smiles all round. The whole experience was brilliant! Great communication from the company via WhatsApp before to make plans, then on the day to confirm collection from our hotel and afterwards to check how things had gone.
We both got up on the board in 2 tries!! Had a BLAST! Highly recommend!
Cori Y,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Was both my bf and mine first time surfing and we had a BLAST! We booked through here and then were connected with Olivia. She was super responsive and helpful. Very flexible as well with our schedules and times etc. Morning/lesson was great! Javi (Javier) was our instructor, and I kid you not, both of us got up on the 2nd try! We met him at the ONDA hotel (super cute spot btw), had a quick coffee while he got all our stuff ready to go out. He had us put on some serious sunblock... I felt funny at first but then when I realized that what all the surfers do (and so did Javi), I felt like a real surfer haha. He walked us right out to the beach and got right to the "lesson" portion. He explained how to get up on the board, while we were still on land, went over a few safety things, and then we hit the water! He was so helpful each time I had to go back out... all 5ft of me, trying to battle a big board and waves. I would hop on, and he'd help me get through it! And then it would be 1...2...3... go!!! My boyfriend and I would take turns having Javi help us catch all the waves and he'd give a little instruction between each. These surf lessons are definitely physically taxing, so be prepared for a workout! It was so so so much fun though, and we each prob caught like 10-15 waves! I couldn't believe it. Both my boyfriend and I caught the bug and have been wanting to head out again ever since. If you get a chance, don't miss out on a surf lesson! You might even want another one the next day! Pura Vida!
Great fun and high level instruction!
Brad U,,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic time had by the whole family. Great instruction from Javi and Coki making sure everyone was safe, getting up on the board easily and having fun. Highly recommended!
Highly Recommend!!!!
Alissa C,,Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! I purchased surfing lessons for my husband for Father’s Day because he has always wanted to try it. He had a blast! David was a phenomenal instructor and had my husband riding the waves in no time! The owners, Javi and Oli, were top-notch. Javi picked us up at our house, and he shared his knowledge of the various towns we passed through. Oli took us home, with her adorable dog, Maggie, and she gave us great recommendations for restaurants and sunset views. Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and they even made sure I was taken care of. We will 100% be back! Pura Vida!
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