Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

You spend most of the lesson actually surfing, not watching a demonstration.

A private surf lesson at Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa pairs 90 minutes of in-water practice with a professional multilingual instructor and a surfboard. The session opens with safety and technique, moves into supervised surfing, and closes with a debrief. Children from age 6 are welcome. The lesson suits all fitness levels.

The experience

How do you actually learn to surf in one session? You start on the sand. The instructor runs through the theory and safety basics, then takes you through a short warm-up before paddling out. The next hour is the core of it: you're in the water under supervision, practicing the motions and catching waves with real-time feedback. A surfboard is included, so you don't bring your own or rent separately.

Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa is the spot the operator chose for this lesson: a beach known for consistent conditions and the kind of break that works for beginners. The session wraps with a short talk about what you just did, so you leave knowing what to work on if you want to keep going. The whole thing runs 90 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• The surfboard.
• 90 minutes of in-water instruction with a professional guide.
• safety and technique briefing at the start.
• debrief 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 70 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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 5 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?This is a private lesson, so you work one-on-one with the instructor at your own pace. It suits someone who wants focused attention and the flexibility to learn without a group, or a family with kids aged 6 and up who want to surf together.

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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 (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 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.

Can I take a surf lesson if I've never surfed before?

Yes. The lesson is built for all fitness levels and includes the theory and safety talk at the start, so the instructor assumes you're new to it. Children from age 6 can join.

What's included in the lesson?

The surfboard, the instructor's time, and the full 90 minutes of guided practice in the water. You bring a swimsuit and a towel.

What is Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa like as a surf spot?

Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa is described as the most beautiful and best spot for this lesson. It's in Santa Teresa on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, known for consistent waves and conditions suitable for learning.