Private Tour
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2 hours
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Discover why surfing in Tamarindo is one of the best activities in Costa Rica with Blue Wave Surf & Tours!
Experience an unforgettable surf lesson with our local surf instructors. Whether you're new to surfing or an experienced wave rider, Blue Wave Surf & Tours offers private and group lessons that are perfect for all ages and skill levels. Learn and practice surfing at one of the best beaches in Costa Rica, and create unforgettable memories in paradise. Beyond surfing, we also organize a variety of tours in Playa Tamarindo, ensuring you experience the best this beautiful area has to offer. Pura Vida!
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We offer you a complete and personalized surfing experience, designed for all ages and skill levels. When you join us, you can expect the following: Expert Instruction: You will receive surf lessons taught by patient and passionate instructors, committed to helping you improve your technique and confidence in the water. Personalized Lessons: Our lessons are tailored to your level, whether you are a complete beginner, an intermediate or advanced surfer. Family Friendly: We offer individual and group lessons, as well as for entire families, ensuring that everyone can share the thrill of surfing together. Equipment: We provide all the necessary equipment tailored to your needs. Safety First: Your safety is our priority. We follow strict safety protocols and provide constant guidance to ensure that each session is safe and enjoyable. By choosing our lessons, you will not only learn to surf, but you will also immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure, full of excitement, learning and memorable moments. We are here to help you discover and love surfing as much as we do!
Rashguard
Leash
You can choose between bottled water and coconut water.
Surf Board
Group
Private
Surf Lesson + Massage: 2 h Surf lesson + 20 minutes relaxing massage on the beach.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jeffrey G,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was one of my favorite experiences in Costa Rica. I never surfed before and my guide made it easy to learn. So much fun!

philippbP1164MN,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Surf lessons were top and the location easy to find! Short theory with stand-up exercise on the beach and then we went into the water. At the end there was a fresh coconut, which rounded off the surf perfectly!
V6268WCsamanthag,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with blue whale surf!! Location was easy to find and it was such a productive 2 hours! Edwin was a great surf instructor. Was my 3rd time surfing and I got up multiple times. I would recommend!
subpardriver,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience overall - able to recognize and coach through specific issues and had us standing up after the first lesson!
Blueksbear,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Andric was the perfect teacher - super knowledgeable and encouraging. He made the entire lesson so much fun. I was a little nervous being an uncoordinated, out of shape, middle aged gal, but he made it easy. He’s very chill and patient. He got me up on the board right away and I had a blast. He even recommended some other things to see during my stay. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Inspire32291553010,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I HIGHLY recommend booking with these guys! They’re patient, fun, and make the whole experience enjoyable. I had never surfed before, but thanks to their guidance I was standing up on almost every wave. My husband and I booked a private lesson and enjoyed every second. We would have booked another lesson if our schedule had allowed it!
Kimble R,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
So so so AWESOME. Me and my wife booked a surf lesson through Andric. We were riding waves in less then 30 minutes in! We had Edwin as our teacher and he was really patient while hyping us up when we did good. Such good vibes with them!
Meander776325,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
As an intermediate long boarder, it's been a while since I surfing every day, the coach took me to the right side of the beach where the waves are more suitable for experienced surfer, and told me every time when to paddle and which wave is better to catch, and should I turn left or right, which is the things I really needed. Overall, it's a really nice surfing lesson, but it would be better if they could provide the photos(like have someone took photos for us, cause the photographer on the beach couldn't take photos of me because I am too far from the centre of the beach....😭😭🥺)



Bernadette W,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a great time! We opted for private lessons so there was an instructor for each of us. They taught us the basics and got us in the water right away. They are so patient and very professional.
Linda W,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent surf lessons for our teen sons.. they had 3 lessons with Jonathan.. he took them from being beginners to standing up in no time.. by day 3 they had progressed on to shorter boards and catching lots of waves.. Jonathan was friendly, fun and an excellent teacher. Andric who runs the surf school was also very friendly and let me sit on their sun loungers to watch the lessons.. and looked after our stuff so I could swim in the ocean and take photos! Boys were given a coconut to drink at the end of each lesson. Totally recommend this company.. thank you Blue Wave surf!
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