Private Tour
Surf lessons at Manuel Antonio Beach
Overview
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2 hours
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Our activity offers personalized surf lessons for all ages and all skill levels! Manuel Antonio have great waves all year around that are perfect for beginners, and for more advanced surfers that are looking to enhance their skills it's the perfect spot to improve the fundamentals.
We create lifetime experiences!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
- At the beginning of the lesson we spend about 10 minutes in the sand showing you how to get up on the board and correcting your posture and feet placement. - When we go into the water I stay close to my students. First pushing you into the waves, correcting your mistakes as the lesson progresses and eventually you will be paddling and catching waves all by yourself. - I want you to feel comfortable and confident, so when you get your first wave you will understand the true feeling of surfing!
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks; Pineapple and water
Surfboard, boogieboard, rashguard, leash
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Surf lessons at Manuel Antonio Beach
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was fun!
Irisbel D,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The beach felt so fresh & was able to surf! They definitely are with you along the way and help to make sure you got it down.
Great teachers for kids and grown ups!
Djooiz,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute rockstars. They were so good with our 5 and 7 year old sons which were scared to start. They followed their rhythm. No pressure. Playing in the sand and shallow water before feeling confident enough to try to get on a board. Mom and dad also had a great time. The teachers really help you out so you don’t lose all your energy paddling an wiping out so you actually can catch some waves and try to stand up!
Great day at Tonys Surf School .
mikedA2489XD,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked lessons for my grandkids 12 and 15..directly with the crew at Tonys .. Located at the public beach on the main street..in Manuel Antonio.. 2 hour class $50 US...money well spent..the kids had a ball. The insructor tooķ great care with them..grandson banged his knee on a small stone ..nothing serious but when I asked if they had any ice they went a bought a bag and also bought a water and banana for the grans ..set up a camopy and lounge chairs for us and we stayed most of the day.gteat memories.. WE highly recommend them.. Many thanks to Xavier,Memin,Isacc and Tony.. Cheers
Great time!!
V5313DTlaurenl,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony’s surf school was awesome! They welcomed us and we got right to it! We learned the basics of surfing before we were out on the water and they helped us the entire time. The instructors gave great feedback and we couldn’t have learned how to surf without them.
Don’t miss booking surf lessons! So worth it!
Brooke M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did excursions every day during our 8 days in Manuel Antonio and surf lessons were one of our favorite things to do!! We were so glad we booked this and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to surf! The instructors are very helpful and took us out 1:1 so we were up on the boards on our first try!
Great time had by all
Andrew P,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not only the coaches kept my kids safe they also learnt to surf. No way we could do it without a coach. Highly recommend this company.
Great crew
Yuanjing P,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The coaches are so patient and they worked very hard to make sure we beginners have a great experience. Highly recommend.
Incredible adventure!...
agibson12695,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible adventure! First time surfing for myself and my boyfriend. Tony and Luis were extremely helpful and patient while instructing us. It was an absolute blast and I would recommend Tony’s surfing to anyone interested in surfing on a beautiful beach!
Tour of Costa Rica, concluding Manuel Antonio
helmuthY1405WG,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello Tony & Papa Domingo, thank you very much for all efforts to sweeten our 10 days of life. Even though I did pretty much everything in sports at the age of 63 I would never have believed that I would ride a 'wave', you managed it in one hour. When you visit Manuel Antonio, stop by the two without bedding. 100% service. Food & drinks on the beach, tours surfing lessons all at their finest. Thanks again, for clarifying Pura Vida. Lg Sissi and Helmut - Austria
Tony’s Surf School - best of the best.
allisiaw2026,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony gave us a once in a lifetime experience and everyone should get that in Manuel Antonio. I can’t snowboard or skateboard, but Tony got me feeling like I could actually be a surfer someday. Seriously, I got up my second try and my daughter got up on her first! If you want to feel like a real (novice) surfer, for even a day, trust Tony and his incredible team.
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