Surf School Tamarindo, Costa Rica - Pura Vida Surf School
Learn to surf with certified instructors in one of Costa Rica's best surf towns.
500+
Surfers Trained
25+
Countries Represented
100%
ISA Certified
Surf School Tamarindo Visitors Trust for Beginner Lessons
Pura Vida Surf School is a surf school on Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We offer group lessons from $50, semi-private from $60, and private one-on-one coaching at $90. All sessions include equipment and certified ISA instructors. We've trained 500+ surfers from 25+ countries and operate 7 days a week, 7am to 5pm.
Pura Vida Surf School Tamarindo is the school visitors trust for beginner-friendly surf lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, small groups, and certified local instructors. We teach right on Tamarindo's main beach, in one of Costa Rica's top surf destinations, and we help you improve technique, build confidence, and fall in love with the ocean - whether it's your very first wave or you're pushing to the next level.
- Certified surf instructors
- Small groups and personalized coaching
- Surfboards and equipment included
by our students
Surf School in Tamarindo for Every Level
First time on a board or chasing green waves, every lesson runs 90 minutes with a certified instructor and all the gear included.
1 student
Private Surf Lessons
Full instructor attention and the fastest progress. Best if you are nervous about the ocean.
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2-3 students
Semi-Private
Share the session with your partner or a couple of friends.
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Up to 4 students
Group Surf Lessons
The most affordable way to catch your first wave.
See detailsWhy Choose Our Surf School?
Long sandy beach, forgiving waves, warm water all year. Tamarindo is one of the easiest places on earth to stand up for the first time.
Certified and Experienced Surf Instructors
Our certified surf instructors bring years of experience teaching surfers of all ages and levels on Tamarindo Beach.
Small Groups and Personalized Coaching
We keep groups small so that every student gets individual attention and progresses faster. It is a personalized experience, not a production line.
Perfect Location on Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo is a world-class surf destination with consistent waves ideal for learning. Warm water, gentle breaks, perfect conditions year-round.
Experience Surfing in Tamarindo
Our surf classes turn complete beginners into confident wave riders. Watch the transformation happen in real time.
View Surf LessonsStay and Surf for a Week
Surf weeks with lessons, your own room, a guided surf trip and airport transfer from Liberia.
Your own room, a lesson every day
Guided surf trip, video analysis and Liberia airport transfer · from $1,185
What our surfers say on Google
Read all our reviews on Google“My husband and I tried a few other surf schools in Tamarindo… In just one hour, he explained what we hadn't managed to learn in three previous days. By the end, my husband and I were able to surf our first waves on our own.”
“The instructors made me feel comfortable and not intimidated at all, even as a beginner. They explain everything in a simple way and are super patient.”
“We booked very last minute because we have a two year old with us… he was very accommodating and that made our experience even more memorable.”
Surf School FAQs. Everything You Need to Know
These are the most common questions we get from students planning their first visit to our school here in Tamarindo. Can't find your answer? We reply fast on WhatsApp.
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