Group Surf Lessons in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Ninety minutes in the water with a board, a guide, and people learning alongside you.

Group surf lessons at Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa teach you to catch waves and stand on a board in 90 minutes with a licensed, English- or Spanish-speaking instructor. The lesson opens with safety and technique on the beach, moves into supervised practice in the water, and closes with feedback on what you've learned. Surfboard and gear are included. Children from age 4 are welcome.

The experience

The session starts on the sand with a talk on theory and safety, then a short warm-up before you enter the water. The next hour is supervised practice. You'll paddle out, position yourself on the board, and work on the pop-up and balance while the instructor watches and corrects your form. The group stays small enough that you get real feedback, not just a wave goodbye.

At the end, you'll sit back on the beach and talk through what happened in the water: what worked, what to focus on next time, how your body felt on the board. The whole arc (talk, practice, debrief) fits into 90 minutes, which means you can do this in the morning and still have the afternoon free, or slot it into a day built around other plans in Santa Teresa.

What’s included

• Licensed, certified instructor fluent in English and Spanish.
• surfboard and complete surf gear for the session.
• safety briefing and technique instruction on the beach.
• one hour of supervised practice in the water.
• feedback session at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:30 and 16:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CAS

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, the lesson fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, so you can combine it with beach time, a meal in town, or other activities in Santa Teresa. The group format means you're learning with others rather than one-on-one, which keeps the cost down and builds camaraderie with people trying the same thing for the first time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like at Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa for learning to surf?

Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa is described by the operator as the most beautiful and best spot for surf lessons in the area, with conditions suitable for beginners in a group setting.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided?

The surfboard and all surf gear are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Wear water shoes if you have them to protect your feet on the sand and rocks.