Tucked away on Costa Rica’s Pacific-facing northwestern coast is the little town of Tamarindo with big, big waves. While the big waves are a draw for veteran surfers, especially with breaks like Isla Capitán and Pico Grande, Tamarindo’s white, sandy-bottomed beaches are perfect for surf lessons, as beginner and intermediate surfers don’t need to worry about rocks and coral if they wipe out. Surfers can expect decent action at Tamarindo Bay year-round, but December through March brings the best swells during high tide. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of good to be had in the other months. Tamarindo Bay is a popular destination, but there are at least twelve spots you can look for waves and get away from the crowds — and even more if you want to travel just a little bit north.
The perfect course for those surfers out there who may just need some pointers and refreshers, all done under the watchful eye of an experienced surfing instructor. Work on whatever techniques you want on in-depth surfing lessons, and take on a multitude of breaks in Tamarindo Bay, Costa Rica.
The peak surfing season is from December through March, but you can pretty much surf year round. April through November is a generally more calm, but there’s still plenty of waves to be surfed.
A typical beginner’s lesson involves familiarizing yourself with your board on the beach, and then more instruction in the ocean. Some of the camps offer morning classroom instruction with seminars in the afternoon and lots of surfing in between!
Inclement weather can very rarely get in the way of surfing, but, if in doubt, ask your guiding service for more information.
Group sizes are usually between 1 – 3 people with one instructor. Also, remember that the costs can often decrease as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to surf with friends and family.
Liberia (LIR) is the closest airport, and some of the larger tour providers offer shuttle service. Tamarindo is about an hour away by car.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
