Surf lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica by Tidal Wave Surf Academy.

Regardless of your age, we believe that surfing is for everyone! You just need the right guidance and support to get started. Our instructors are professionals at teaching kids and adults, and your safety is our top priority. In our surf lessons, we use techniques and safety measures structured by the ISA (International Surfing Association), so you can have fun and learn without worrying.

Surfing for us is more than a sport, it's a way of life.

We see the sport of surfing as a combination of calm and stress, explosive energy, and flow, just like life. For that, our goal is to teach students how to surf confidently while encouraging them to have a can-do mindset and to manage their breathing and energy efficiently so that they can tackle any challenge, both in the water such as on land.
Our Surf Leesons:

Private Surf Lessons
Tamarindo private surf lessons are for learning to surf in a one-on-one session with a certified instructor at the perfect conditions for beginner surfers.
The duration of our surf lesson is two hours, and it includes a Leash & soft top surf board, rash guard, organic sunscreen, and fresh tropical fruits at the end of the lesson.
The first 20 minutes of your Tamarindo private surf lesson will be dedicated to stretching, breathing awareness, safety instructions, and, of course, basic surfing techniques such as how to pop up, how to paddle efficiently, and how to control a board. After the dry practice, we will head to the water to practice and catch some waves.

Group Surf Lessons:
In Tamarindo group surf lesson, you learn to surf in a supportive environment, whether it's with your friends, family, or completely new people. There is a minimum of three students per instructor and a maximum of four students per instructor for those surf lessons, this is the perfect student-instructor ratio for a group surf lesson.

The duration of our surf lessons is two hours, and it includes a Leash & soft top surfboard, rash guard, organic sunscreen, and fresh tropical fruits for each student at the end of the lesson.
The first 20 minutes will be dedicated to stretching, breathing awareness, safety instructions, and, of course, basic surfing techniques such as popping up, paddling, and controlling your board. After the dry practice, we will head to the water to practice and catch some waves.

Kids Surf Lessons:

Designed for children with no prior swimming experience, Tamarindo Kids' private surf lessons are a great way to get started in surfing. We will conduct the lesson in shallow water with soft waves. The Private surf lessons are for kids who enjoy personal attention and learning to surf in a one-on-one setting.

The duration of our surf lessons is an hour and a half, and it includes a leash and soft top surfboard, rash guard, organic sunscreen, and fresh tropical fruits for each student at the end of the lesson.