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December 6, 2018

Ask anyone about their first surf lesson and they’ll tell you there’s nothing like the feeling of catching your first wave. At Costa Rica Surf Camp our goal is to share that awesome feeling with as many people as we can. Come try surfing with us! The only requirement is to want to learn.

All Ages and Abilities

Our instructors have experience teaching surf lessons to people of all walks of life. We have taught families with 3 generations, and we recently had a 73-year-old man standing up on his first wave! We also teach children as young as 4 years. No previous experience or ability is required. All you need is to want to have fun, and a little determination, and you’re ready for your first surf lesson.

Family Beginner Surf Lessons 

“I love seeing people learn to surf, they’re always so happy. It’s great to see them practicing afterward and know that I helped introduce them to that.” – Henry, Instructor

Small Class Sizes

Our instructors have experience teaching surf lessons to groups as large as 36 people! However, we take pride in our small 2:1 student to instructor ratio. For children under 10 years old, we use a 1:1 ratio because safety is our first priority. At the beginning of your surf lesson, you will learn some safety tips from your instructors, including the basics on how to read the ocean and spot currents. Although surfing is fun, it’s still an adventure sport that takes some preparation and practice. With our small ratio, we guarantee the personalized attention you need for your first surf lesson.

Pop Up in a Beginner Surf LessonsPhotos

One of the best parts about surfing on your Costa Rican vacation is being able to go home and tell all your friends about it! We offer photo packages for both beginner and intermediate surf lessons. Photos also can help you get insight into your technique, and show you your strengths and areas for improvement. Make sure you get in touch with us beforehand to book your photo package for your surf lesson!

Surf Packages

For those who want to improve passed a beginner surf lesson, we recommend taking several lessons with one of our surf packages. You can simply surf, or combine your classes with a yoga practice which can have several benefits. Our packages are also perfect for groups and families who want to add some adventure to their vacation.

Surf Group for a beginner surf lesson

Call Us

CR: (506) 8812-3625

CR2: (506) 2787-0393

Costa Rica Surf Camp was created with the intention of making our guests feel like home in Playa Dominical. Students have the opportunity to relax, meet new people, explore Playa Dominical, and enjoy the unique characteristics that this town has to offer, from waterfalls to the most extensive range of wildlife!

Costa Rica Surf Camp is different from other surf camps out there because WE CARE. We treat our guests like family. We show them spots only locals know about. We teach them about the waves, the culture, and the wildlife. We invite our guests to see what pura vida is all about.

Surfing Playa Dominical with Costa Rica Surf Camp, offers great advantages:

  • Playa Dominical’s waves break 365 days a year so Costa Rica Surf Camp surfers can count on having waves for their surfing vacation.
  • Playa Dominical is a beach break. This offers two advantages:
  • Firstly, beach breaks are safer than reef breaks or point breaks
  • Secondly, Playa Dominical offers smaller waves on the inside for beginners and larger waves on the outside for advanced surfers.
  • For more advanced and adventurous surfers there are point breaks near by.
  • Best of all Playa Dominical waves are not crowded like other places in Costa Rica! This means more fun and relaxation!