Surf lessons in Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa Costa Rica... Summer 2025!
Experience amazing surf lessons at Playa Hermosa and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. For just $70 per person, enjoy a unique 90-minute session in English or Spanish, with all surf equipment included. Learn to surf while immersing yourself in the breathtaking tropical nature of Costa Rica. Perfect for beginners and surf enthusiasts, our lessons are designed to ensure fun and progress. With expert instructors and the best beaches, enjoy an unforgettable adventure in the surfing paradise. Book now and join us to ride the waves at Playa Hermosa and Santa Teresa!
EXCELLENT Based on 102 reviews Kristin R2024-05-25Verified Great Time! This was by far one of our favorite activities during our Costa Rica vacation! The location was beautiful and the waves were perfect! Instructions were super easy to follow! If I can catch a good wave or two, you definitely can!! Olga S2024-05-06Verified Must do activity My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time, it was our first time surfing so we weren’t sure how well we would do but the amazing instructor made it so easy and fun for us. Alyssa G2024-03-19Verified Best experience ever! I loved how positive and supportive Richard is! I was very nervous all throughout but he was nothing but supportive of my efforts. He lightens the mood with jokes and smiles and made my friend and I feel like we were going to be pro surfers at some point lol! The waves were intimidating at first and I could barely catch a wave but he kept pushing for me to go and saw the potential I had. Now I want to surf all over again! He made every moment worth and I am so excited to book again! İlayda K2024-03-14Verified Great Surfing Experience It was my first time surfing and this was such a fun intro lesson. I was hesitant at first but Richard and his team made sure that we were well-prepared. Thank you for such a great experience! Vacation377789202642024-03-12Verified A fantastic surfing lesson with Richard! I recently had an amazing surfing lesson with Richard as my instructor. Richard was not only nice, patient, and encouraging but also incredibly helpful, friendly, and funny throughout the session. His positive energy made learning to surf an absolute joy! Highly recommend for anyone starting out in surfing! I had never surfed before this lesson and was able to get up on the board really quickly Anna S2024-03-08Verified Surfing with Richard was amazing! Surfing with Richard was amazing! We had so much fun being in the ocean with him on the boards! He was super patient and had such a good vibe to really get to know the pura vida life :) Would definety recommend booking this surf lesson! Brittney A2024-03-01Verified Wonderful intro to surfing! We had such a wonderful time learning to surf with Richard and Melissa! They were so patient and encouraging, and the beach was beautiful. Will definitely be back! Henry L2024-02-16Verified Must do! Richard was an unbelievable teacher. Very encouraging and professional. By the 3rd time everyone in our entire group was up. The group size was no bigger than 3! He mentioned that he might do 2-3 groups a day and he could have easily squeezed everyone in but prefers to give the 1 in 1 attention. His friend he brought worked individually with my two boys. I believe her name was Melissa and she was wonderful as well. Could recommend Richard and his team higher. Must do while in Santa Teresa! Christian Nienhaus2024-02-13Verified Amazing teacher, lots of fun! Amazing teacher - we were beginners and he taught us well and we had a lot of fun, too! Very nice all-around experience! Finished off with a cold coconut 🥥 Maggie T2024-02-11Verified Don’t take surf lessons anywhere but here! Richard is THE GUY! Local surf instructor who was able to teach me, a non board sport kinda gal, the ropes with ease. He gave me confidence, easy & memorable instructions that got me up on the board riding the wave every wave I attempted. SO mUCH FUN! Highly recommend Richard and ONLY Richard, we tried a couple other lessons and nothing compares to Richard. Pura Vida Baby!
EXCELLENT Based on 231 reviews Monasia2024-08-11Verified We had such a great time! Richard took his time to explain everything to us as we have never surfed before. We enjoyed practicing first on land and then getting Into the water. Definitely would recommend to anyone as his jokes made it the experience very lighthearted Davis2024-08-04Verified Richard was awesome! He made the experience super comfortable and we learned a ton in the time we had. He also gave us many tips for going on our own and some local recs to explore while visiting. I would 100% recommend if you are in town! Julie2024-07-20Verified Richard was so awesome! He was incredibly patient with my boyfriend and I while we learned. By the end of our time, I was able to catch almost every wave! 10/10. Riley2024-06-29Verified Richard was a great instructor! He was a great communicator. He was watching the weather in hopes we would have good conditions on the water.Richard is an encourager. He will celebrate your progress! Cj2024-05-28Verified Richard was a great instructor! He gave me some great pointers. Had a ton of fun out there on the water with him. Vatsal2024-05-20Verified Richard is amazing with giving very clear instructions and being patient with us. He was very nice and full of life. I would recommend him a lot to anybody visiting! Super knowledgeable :) Catharine2024-05-18Verified Richard and Jimmy were warm and professional. They have a holistic and organized approach to the surf lesson and did a great job managing 3 different students of varying abilities. Nathaniel2024-05-16Verified Richard was great. He catered to my wife and I very well and took into account the gap in our comfortability in the water. I would highly recommend as a first time surfing experience to anyone looking for lessons. 10/10 Ahmet2024-05-12Verified Richard was an amazing instructor! We went through all the safety related things first and then the techniques. He has his unique way of teaching about how to surf, I will never forget push-up - downward dog - ninja! :D had a great time, recommended!! Pia2024-05-02Verified Der Kurs hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Richard hat sich Zeit genommen, die Basics super verständlich erklärt und uns gute Tipps gegeben. Wir würden es herzlichst weiterempfehlen 😊
- US$70 pp
- English/ Spanish
- Surfboard, equipment incl.
- 90 minutes
- Ages 6 - to your limits 😉
Ideal for travelers interested in learning how to surf, or beginners who haven’t brought the right gear, this surf lesson provides boards and everything you need to improve your surfing skills. Meet us directly at Hermosa Beach, considered one of the top surf spots for beginners. It’s start with stretching exercises, basics on surf etiquette and rules at the beach. Then, get in the water and learn to catch your first waves.
+ surfboard
+ rashguard
+ wax
– Stretching Exercises
– Surf Etiquette and Safe Rules:
-safe rules
-positioning
-pop up/stand up
– Surf Session
+ a smile 🙂
+ apply sunscreen minimum 50 UVA/UVB
+ enough water to hydrate
+ a towel





*Safety first! The lesson is always supervised by an instructor.
*Availability for retreats, photographer, private lessons, families, business, groups, just ask us!
*The lesson is set up an instructor per two or three students.
*We go with the flow! it’s going to be fun, hot and salty; it may be easy or tough 😉
*Step by Step! we can guide you from foam to lineup!
*Do you want to surf but don’t have time during the day! no problem! we do sunrise & sunset lessons! Choose the time that fits with your itinerary.
The activity level for this experience is moderate.
The skill level for this experience is beginner.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Not allowed to take or show up under any drugs or substances that affect the performance of the class.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Guests can cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the experience to receive a full refund.
Santa Teresa is a small fisherman village still with a divine touch, gleaming sandy beaches, exuberant nature, bright sun joins everyday on the face and sun tanning of the locals and visitors. From a laid back town on the western edge of Peninsula de Nicoya to a world-class surfing spot, excellent place for beginners and intermediates to grow up their surfing. Consistent waves and safe conditions for novices. A magic spot, for high performance and professional surfers. Besides surfing, Santa Teresa offers a variety of things to do.