Costa Rica Surf Camp

Tamarindo, Costa Rica attracts surfers and eco-tourists from around the world due to the consistent surf, warm tropical waters and stunning natural surroundings. It's a playground for outdoor enthusiasts who can take part in activities such as surfing, snorkeling, diving, zip-lining, horseback riding and fishing.

Our surf camp located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica offers packages for all levels of surfers:

Beginner Package

Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's most beginner friendly beaches. Surf camp packages are designed for surfers who have never surfed before or inexperienced surfers who would like to develop their fundamentals before exploring more challenging breaks. Friendly and experienced surf instructors will walk you through the basics from correct posture, paddling, standing up and wave reading. Classes last 90 minutes per day and instructor to student ratios average 1:4 so that you receive individualized instruction during each lesson. 

Intermediate Package

For intermediate surfers, once you've developed the basics and learned to ride down the line, our instructors will help you fine tune your surfing and develop new techniques such as duck diving, improve wave selection and timing, find your ideal board size/type and work on your turns. You'll have a chance to surf at more challenging breaks such as Grande and Avellanas. You'll receive transportation to the local surf breaks and 3-4 hours of surf coaching per day. 

Advanced Package

Finally, we offer a guided surf tour package for advanced surfers that do not require anycoaching and would simply like to be taken to local breaks. An experienced guide will take small groups of surfers to uncrowded breaks in vans with A/C and custom built surf boats. You can take part in 2 half day or 1 full day surf tours (depending on tides and conditions) per day with a guide. Some of the spots that we visit are Witch's Rock, Ollies Point, Playa Grande, Avellanas and Marbella. Guest's who book for 5 or more days will have a trip to Witch's Rock and Ollies Point included in the package. For more information on these beach, please take a look at our 'Location' section.

The following services are included in all packages:

• Accommodation in an room with A/C, private bathroom with hot water, WiFi internet and beachfront/oceanviews 
• Unlimited usage of surfboards and equipment from the rental shop
• Round trip airport pick up and drop off from Liberia airport on Saturdays
• Daily breakfast at beach front restaurant
• Transportation by van and boat to surf spots
• 90 minutes of lessons per day for beginners
• 3-4 hours of daily surf tours with an instructor for intermediate surfers
• 2 surfari guided surf trips per day for advanced surfers
• Photography for beginners package 
• Video analysis for beginner and intermediate package Tuesdays and Wednesdays (respectively). Video and photo service for the advanced package is available at an additional cost upon request.
   

Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a among one of the most popular vacation destinations in Costa Rica. It's located on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. With it's pristine beaches, crystal blue ocean waters and stunning natural landscape it's no wonder that it's one of Central America's most highly sought after destinations by surfers and sun worshippers alike. 

Tamarindo hosts a wide range of activities. Just north of Tamarindo is Playa Grande where you can watch leatherback turtles (which can grow to the size of a small car) nest and lay there eggs. Nesting season typically lasts from November-April. You can also take part in a host wide range of other outdoor activities such as horseback riding, ziplining, sea kayaking, snorkeling, diving, fishing and golf.

The Tamarindo, Costa Rica area hosts beaches with waves for all levels of surfers. The following are some of the more popular surf breaks:

Tamarindo Beach

The area in front of the surf camp has gentler waves which are perfect for beginner/intermediate surfers. Larger surf is present by the rivermouth and north of the rivermouth and is good at any tide.

Witch's Rock

Considered one of Costa Rica's most famous, this spot is known for it's fast hollow rights and lefts when it's smaller. The best time to visit Witch's Rock is December-March when strong and consistent offshore winds make for big barrels but in general there are always good waves to be had here unless the wind is onshore. This is a must visit surf break for more experienced surfers.

Ollie's Point

Ollie's point is a fast-right-hollow point break which became popular through the movie 'Endless Summer II'. This break works best with a strong southern swell and is only accessible by boat.

Playa Grande

Playa Grande is beach break that throws both left and right peaks. The beach usually catches more swell than Tamarindo and has fun / rippable waves. It tends to close out at low tide so it's best surfed mid to high tide.

Avellanas

Avellanas consists of 5 or so different reef and beach breaks  along a 2 mile stretch of beach. Surfable at any tide but best at mid to high tide.

Marbella

Known for its big and heavy waves, this san bottom break is generates the biggest waves in the area and there are good tube rides to be had. 

You'll be staying at a beachfront hotel which is located just steps from the beach and the closest you can stay by the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. All rooms feature the following amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Private bathroom
• Hot water
• Free Wifi (wireless internet)
• Security box for your valuables
• Beach / Ocean front view
• Swimming pool and Jacuzzi and use of beach lounge chairs

There's also a restaurant/bar that has happy hour every day and live music. The restaurant serves everything from nachos to sushi so that you can fill up and re-energize for the next day. You can also shop for swimwear or anything you may have forgotten to bring at the surf camps surf shop.

We offer 3 types of accommodations:

Standard Tiki Room

The standard Tiki rooms are perfect for single travelers or two people. Each standard room has a queen size and an ocean view. You can also upgrade to a standard room with a balcony which is great for some extra space to hang out and relax after a long day of surfing. This upgrade is available for an additional $6 per night/ per room.

Upgraded Sunset Room

Our upgraded Sunset rooms feature 2 queen size beds which can accommodate 2-4 guests and have ocean views as well. You can also opt to book an upgraded room with a balcony for an additional $6 per night/per room. The upgraded balcony rooms are slightly larger and feature a spacious balcony.

Deluxe Penthouse Room

Our deluxe Penthouse rooms come with 2 queen size beds and 1 single bed and can sleep 3-5 guests. These are our largest rooms and feature a small kitchen and a spacious roof top patio with great ocean views. If you'd like to book this room for fewer than 3 people, please inquire about pricing.

Note: When booking this trip and selecting your accommodation type, please be sure to select the price that reflects the number of people in your group. For example, you may not book the 3 person rate if only 2 people are sharing the room.