Surfing

Learn to surf on Costa Rica’s world class waves. Your instructor will teach you the fundamentals of surfing, or help you perfect your technique, and find the perfect local waves for your experience level. There is nothing like the thrill of catching a wave!

Price:

Group Rate $80/pp – 2 person minimum

$130/pp Private Lesson

Time: 2-3 hours (lesson timing is tide and condition dependent)

What to wear: Swimsuit, Rash Guard

What to bring: Sunscreen, Towel

The Costa Ballena provides consistent surfing opportunities starting at Dominical to the north, to the Osa Peninsula in the south. There are numerous surf camps for all ages and all levels of surfing expertise.

For beginners and intermediates, the recommended surf beach is Playa Colonia located within the Marino Ballena National Park. Beautiful Playa Colonia features soft-breaking perfectly shaped waves from three to five feet high. The bottom is smooth and sandy with minimal safety risks, and rides of up-to 150 meters are common. Another great beach for the first-time beginner is Playa Uvita, just north of Playa Colonia. Playa Uvita has consistent spilling waves that are evenly shaped and long-running. These are ideal conditions to learn to stand and balance on the board.

In the vicinity of the Costa Ballena, the most popular beaches for surfing are Playa Dominical, Playa Dominicalito, Playa Dominicalito Point, Punta Achiote, Playa Hermosa (Uvita), Playa Ventanas, and beaches on the Osa Peninsula (see synopsis below.)

PLAYA DOMINICAL – most popular with advanced surfers and often crowded. There are always rideable waves. Mid-tides are great for advanced surfers; high-tides are popular for taller waves.

PLAYA DOMINICALITO – a good beginner’s beach at high-tide with moderate waves, but watch out for the rocks.

PLAYA DOMINICALITO POINT – long rides with wall waves; go at low to mid-tides.

PUNTA ACHIOTE (by Playa Hermosa) – uncrowded, technical surfing.

PLAYA HERMOSA (Uvita) – never crowded, good for beginners and intermediates, best at higher tides.

Osa Peninsula contains several good surfing areas including Cabo Matapalo, Pan Dulce and Playa Zancudo. These are all secluded areas for advanced surfers.

 

Considerations for Tours / Surfing Lessons:

Prices and tour provider availability subject to change without notice

Price is per person and does not include the 13% of Costa Rica sales tax

Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged for cancellation within 48 hours once a tour has been confirmed. (Based on the different tour providers cancellation policies the fee is up to 80% or 100% of the total cost)

  • Transportation to the different tours is not included in the listed price. Local transportation starts at $20 one way.  Please inquire for pricing if you require assistance with transportation

 

2km Noreste de Catarata de Uvita, Uvita de Osa, Puntarenas 60504 Costa Rica

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