Surf Lessons in Tamarindo

Tamarindo is an amazing place to learn to surf. You can stand up at the wave break and there aren’t rocks to worry about. The waves are big enough to get up without being overly dangerous. Expert surfers will often sleep in Tamarindo, but go to an adjacent beach to catch bigger waves, beginners don’t need to.

Most places on the beach provide group lessons for $45/2 hour session. Some hotels charge even more. However, the best deal on the beach is booking through the Botella de Leche Hostel. I started taking lessons there in 2006 under prior ownership. As of 2021, they are charging only $35/person for a 2-hour group lesson and they have good instructors. Marcos who owns (or family owns) the surf school is good. And Jonas, their primary instructor, is the best.

Generally you meet at the Botella de Leche hostel at the appointed time and then walk ~10 minutes to the Captain Suzio hotel on the beach where they store most of their equipment. Includes rash guard (short or long sleeve)and use of a surf board. Instructors are fully bilingual.

La Botella de Leche
Avenida Central Frente al Banco 50309
Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
+506 2653 0189
[email protected]
Facebook
Instagram

Alternatives

• Selina Hostel Tamarindo Tour Desk +506 402 055 12 - $45/group session
• Captain Suzio Hotel - $51/group session (book the same instructor at Botella instead for $35/session)
• Witch’s Rock Surf Camp - expensive hotel on the beach designed around surf & stay packages.
• Iguana Surf Camp & Surf Shop - $45 / 2-hour group lesson

Back in 2012 I also took lessons from “Fran” (cell: +506 7026-9757). Fran’s mom used to own the Botella de Leche Hostel and is based out of there. He gave my wife and I a great surf lesson. Back then it was $30 for a ~2 hour group lesson.