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LEARN TO SURF INSanta Teresa, Costa Rica

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Certified Instructor With Over 15 Years Of Teaching Experience

International Surfing Association (ISA) Level 2
Life Guard Certified and Certified
Institution Costa Rican of Turism (ICT)

SWSC is located in the beautiful town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, one of the best surfing destinations in the world.

We specialize in private and group surf lessons, helping people of all ages to achieve their surf goals. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower people to a greater sense of awareness and knowledge through surfing. It is our job to help you feel comfortable, confident and have fun out on the waves!

Pura Vida!

Group
Surf
Lesson

Our group surf lessons are 90 minutes long and include board and rash guard.
Group surf lessons always have a maximum 3:1 ratio (three students to one instructor)
Usually, instruction starts on the beach where the students learn about safety, how to balance, pop up and get comfortable with the waves. Then we head out to waist deep water where you’ll enjoy catching tons of whitewater waves and learn from one of our experienced instructors who will do their best to give you as many pointers to get you ‘popping up’ during your lesson.

We can accommodate groups & families of up to 12 people. Contact us for details.

  • $85
    One Lesson
  • $160
    Two Lessons
  • $215
    Three Lessons
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Private
Surf
Lesson

Private surf lessons are suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced

Private lessons are always a 1:1 Ratio (one student to one instructor)
Whether you’re a total newbie who wants to improve quickly or needs some more coaching before heading to the line-up, a 90 minute private lesson is a great way to get personalized instruction. We will cater to your skill level so you can learn what you want to learn.

  • $90
    Private beginner lesson 

    90 minute lesson in the whitewater. Learn about safety, how to pop-up, correct stance and how to ride whitewater waves.

  • $100
    Private intermediate-advanced lesson

    90 minute lesson in the lineup (“out back”).
    Take your skills to the next level and paddle out with a professional. Each 90 minute session is tailored to the surfer’s goals and abilities. Start or continue to work on maneuvers, positioning, waves selection and ability to reading the waves.

Surfboard
Rentals

Surfboard rentals are for the full day, 7am to 10pm.

  • $20
    Mid & Long Boards

    Long boards available in a range of sizes up to 10 foot

  • $30
    Short Boards

    High performance 6-foot short boards

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Why
Choose
Us?

  1. Authentic local experience: Our certified instructors are Costa Rican locals with years of experience, who know the waves in Santa Teresa & Playa Hermosa like the back of their hand
  2. All equipment provided: surfboards, fins, leash, rashguard and wax are all included, so all you need to bring is yourself
  3. Small class sizes: we have a maximum of 3:1 students per instructor in group classes so you get a full hands-on coaching experience
  • international surfing association
  • esencial costa rica
  • instituto costarricense de turismo
  • emergency first response