10.2993° N · 85.8400° W
Pacific surf
Tamarindo · Pacific Coast, Costa Rica

Surf Costa Rica Authentically

Premium, locally-led surf coaching from a Costa Rican professional. Learn to read the Pacific — not just ride it.

10.2993° N, 85.8400° W
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Est. Tamarindo
Local Pro
A Costa Rican professional surfer
Small Groups
From 1:1 to four surfers
All Levels
First-timer to advanced
Year-Round
Consistent Pacific swell
Why SURFSIDE CR

Not a tourist surf school.
A surf culture.

We don't sell lessons — we share the ocean. Every session is small, personal and built around one surfer moving forward, guided by someone who has spent a lifetime reading these breaks.

You'll leave knowing more than how to stand up: tides, currents, etiquette, and the quiet culture of Costa Rican surf.

Your Starting Point

Find your level

01
Beginner

First Wave

You've never surfed or have only tried once. We start on the sand — reading the break, learning to paddle, your first pop-up. You'll catch real waves on day one.

  • Ocean & safety briefing
  • Pop-up technique on land
  • Soft-top board provided
  • 1:1 coach in the water
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02
Intermediate

Read the Wave

You can stand up but you're not yet reading the ocean. We work on wave selection, timing, rail control and positioning so every ride is intentional — not lucky.

  • Wave reading & selection
  • Trim, turns & footwork
  • Video analysis included
  • Tailored board selection
03
Advanced

Refine the Art

You surf confidently but want to break through your ceiling. Intensive coaching on powerful turns, barrel positioning, reading sets and local spot strategy at breaks that match your ability.

  • High-performance breaks
  • Turn mechanics & power
  • Barrel & tube awareness
  • Competition-level analysis
How It Works

Your day with us

01
Reach Out

Tell us your dates and your level. We reply personally.

02
Meet at Dawn

We choose the break to match the day's conditions.

03
Surf & Learn

Coaching in the water, ocean education on the sand.

04
Keep Going

Footage, progress notes and local recommendations.

Costa Rica coast
The Destination

Where the jungle
meets the Pacific

Costa Rica concentra más biodiversidad por kilómetro cuadrado que casi cualquier otro lugar del planeta. Su costa Pacífica es un mundo aparte: volcanes, selva tropical y playas vírgenes que terminan en olas perfectas.

Tamarindo es el corazón del Gold Coast — el corredor de surf más codiciado de Guanacaste. Breaks de clase mundial a 30 minutos. Sol de diciembre a abril. Mar en calma o gran oleaje según la temporada.

300+ días de sol al año
27°C temperatura media del océano
5% de la biodiversidad de la Tierra
12ft altura media en pico de swell
Selva tropical Tortugas marinas Volcanes activos Pura Vida Atardeceres únicos Naturaleza virgen
What You Gain

Every session
gives you this

Ocean Confidence
Learn to read waves, currents and tides. You'll feel at home in the water — not just safe in it.
Real Technique
Pro-level coaching broken into clear steps. Every session builds directly on the last — no wasted time.
Local Spots Access
We skip the crowded tourist beach. You surf where locals surf — breaks that match your skill and the day's conditions.
Photo & Video
Professional footage of your sessions so you can see your progress and take unforgettable memories home.
Ocean Education
Swell forecasting, tidal timing, rip awareness. The knowledge that separates a tourist from a traveler who truly knows the sea.
Family Friendly
Safe, patient sessions adapted for every age from 6 upward. The whole family can progress together at their own pace.
Authentic Culture
Surf culture, local food and the real Costa Rica beyond the resort. You leave with stories, not just photos.
Rapid Progression
Small groups and 1:1 attention mean you improve faster here than anywhere else. Results you can feel in a single session.
Lessons & Experiences

Choose your level

Each level comes with a single session or a 3-day Progressive Steps program. Every session is 1:1 coaching — fully personalised.

01
Beginner
First time in the water or fewer than 5 sessions
$90/ 2 hrs · 1:1
  • Pop-up mechanics & stance
  • Paddling technique
  • Ocean safety & rip awareness
  • Wave selection basics
  • Board & rashguard included
Best Value
$250/ 3 days · 1:1
  • 3 progressive daily sessions
  • Custom progression plan
  • Video analysis on day 2
  • Ocean reading fundamentals
  • Board & rashguard included
  • Written feedback report
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03
Advanced
Consistent lineup surfer looking to elevate technique
$170/ 2.5 hrs · 1:1
  • Power surfing mechanics
  • Aerial & progressive maneuvers
  • High-performance board session
  • Video analysis included
  • Tube riding introduction
Best Value
$400/ 3 days · 1:1
  • 3 progressive daily sessions
  • Full video analysis suite
  • Performance shortboard provided
  • Competition-level coaching
  • Custom drill program
  • End-of-program strategy report
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The coach
10+ Years
Pro Surfing
Meet Your Guide

A local pro,
not a franchise

SURFSIDE CR is led by a Costa Rican professional surfer who grew up on Tamarindo's breaks — years of competing turned into a calling to teach.

When you book, you surf with the founder: the same eyes that read the lineup at dawn, sharing the ocean on its own terms.

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For the Next Generation

Surf for kids
& families

Surfing gives kids confidence, ocean awareness and real time off the screen. Every young surfer starts on the sand before catching their first wave with a coach right beside them. Parents are welcome to join and learn together.

Book a Family Session From $90 · private family rate
01
Ages 6+
Paced for each child's age and comfort in the water.
02
Safety First
Soft-top boards, life vests and a 1:1 option available.
03
Patient & Fun
Encouraging coaching that keeps every kid smiling.
04
Whole Family
Private sessions so everyone learns at the same time.
What Travelers Say

Words from the lineup

1 / 6
★★★★★

"Best morning of our whole trip. I finally understood what the ocean was actually doing, not just how to stand on a board."

Sarah M.
Canada · Private Session
★★★★★

"Not a tourist lesson. A real surfer who genuinely cared about how I progressed. Completely different to anywhere else I've tried."

James T.
United States · Progression Program
★★★★★

"Felt like surfing with a friend who happens to be a pro. We're already planning to come back next year."

Lena K.
Germany · Surf & Culture Day
★★★★★

"Took my two kids and myself. He had infinite patience and by the end of day one all three of us were riding waves. Magic."

Carlos & Family
Spain · Family Session
★★★★★

"The dawn session, the local spots, the way he reads the break — it felt nothing like a lesson. It felt like being invited into his world."

Mia R.
Australia · Progression Program
★★★★★

"I was nervous about the ocean. He had me reading swells and picking my own waves within two sessions. Absolute confidence booster."

Tom H.
United Kingdom · Private Session
Good to Know

Frequently asked

No. Las sesiones se adaptan desde completo principiante hasta surfista avanzado.

Solo bañador, protector solar y agua. La tabla y el rashguard están incluidos.

Todo el año. Las sesiones al amanecer suelen ofrecer las condiciones más limpias y tranquilas.

Sí — documentación profesional opcional de tu sesión, lista para llevarte a casa.

En un break local de Tamarindo. Confirmamos el punto exacto la noche anterior, según el pronóstico.

Unas dos horas en el agua, más el briefing previo y el debrief posterior.

Por supuesto. Las sesiones familiares privadas son bienvenidas y adaptadas a todos.

Reprogramación gratuita por mal tiempo o condiciones oceánicas inseguras — solo avísanos con antelación.

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paddle out?

Selecciona tu sesión, añade un pack de fotos si lo deseas y paga de forma segura con PayPal.

Email hola@surfside.cr WhatsApp +34 692 460 419
Construye tu pedido 01
Sesión Individual
2 hrs · coaching 1:1
$90
Pack 3 Días
Pasos Progresivos
3 días · programa completo
$250
Sin pack
—
Básico
10 fotos
+$45
Completo
Fotos + vídeo
+$85
Sesión Privada $90
Dónde surfeamos

La Costa
Pacífica te Espera

Tamarindo se encuentra en la Gold Coast de Guanacaste — agua cálida todo el año, olas consistentes y uno de los lineups más bonitos de Centroamérica. Cada sesión empieza al amanecer, termina al atardecer y te deja con ganas de más.

27°CWater temp
300+Surf days / year
1 hrFrom LIR airport
Find Us

Tamarindo,
Guanacaste

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10.2993° N, 85.8400° W
Get in touch

Have a question
before you book?

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned surfer, drop us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

hello@surfsidecr.com
Tamarindo, Guanacaste

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