Tamarindo Beach Surfing: Private Lessons with Local Experts at Sea Native Surf Co

Experience the surf of a lifetime at Tamarindo Beach with Sea Native Surf Co. Private lessons with local experts, cold water provided, and insider tips on Costa Rica.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pico Bistro Tamarindo - When you arrive at the surf spot, we will work together to pick out the perfect board and rash guard for you. Next, we will begin with a brief, informative theory lesson on land where you will learn everything you need to know about safety and how to get up on the board. Once everyone feels confident, we will head out in…
What's Included
  • Surf Board
  • Rash Guard
Additional Information

Sea Native Surf Co offers the authentic Costa Rican surfing experience you’ve been dreaming of. Our instructors are locals with extensive knowledge of the surf. We are celebrated for our positive vibes, Pura Vida spirit, and passion for surfing. Surfing is about enjoyment and living in the moment, and that’s our top priority for you. We promise you’ll…

Location
Pico Bistro Tamarindo
Please find your way to Pico Bistro. You can park in the parking lot adjacent if necessary. Next to Pico and in front of the parking, you will see the lifeguard tower. We are the surf school to the left of the lifeguard tower (if you are facing the water).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amy_l
Apr 3, 2026
100000% awesome - Wow what a great time!!!!! This was the highlight of our trip and we can’t say enough about our instructors!!!! The kids had so much fun and these guys were great - absolutely would recommend these guys to everyone
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Ryan_h
Mar 22, 2026
They did a great job at... - They did a great job at teaching us and being patient! We had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
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Holly_g
Mar 22, 2026
We had so much fun at our... - We had so much fun at our surfing lesson! Our instructor was so supportive and kind. 10/10 recommend!
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K1194dglaurab
Mar 20, 2026
Amazing. - We took a surf lesson with Josh it was great I recommend
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Denise17email
Mar 18, 2026
Highly recommend - Great surf lesson with Edgar and Josh! They were so helpful, fun and we all were able to get up and ride waves. We were out there for a long time, it was well worth the money. Thank you for a great day!
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H6151wfkellyb
Mar 17, 2026
Perfect first surf experience! - My private Sea Native Surf Lesson with Johnny was PHENOMENAL. He was the "Bill Belicheck to my Tom Brady" and pushed me just hard enough, while helping me feel safe in the water on a big wave day in Tamarindo. I learned the basics and got several good waves -- I understand the mechanics and the feeling. This was my first time ever (had boogie boarded and spent a lot of time in the ocean but never tried surfing) and it was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend. Pura Vida!!!
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7erica
Dec 12, 2025
Fantastic Surf Lessons & Unexpected Fishing Adventure! - We found Sea Native Surf Co. right behind Hotel Daria on Tamarindo Beach, perfectly located next to the lifeguard station. Their surf shack is directly on the beach, Josh and his brother run the shop, and their team of instructors were friendly, patient, and great with beginners. The surf at Tamarindo is ideal for learning, and they had a wide selection of boards for every skill level. Prices were very reasonable, and we ended up booking four consecutive mornings of lessons for our 13-year-old daughter. Her progress was incredible—and the setting couldn’t have been more beautiful. We loved standing along the shoreline watching her catch waves and enjoy every moment. While hanging out at the surf shack, we started talking with Josh about fishing in Costa Rica. I mentioned that I’d always dreamed of catching a roosterfish, and he immediately offered to help arrange a charter. The very next day, I was out on a panga boat in Flamingo—and I landed my first roosterfish! Truly unforgettable. A few tips: bring a camera, rash guard or dive skin to protect your skin from the board, and don’t forget plenty of sunscreen. We highly recommend Sea Native Surf Co. and are already dreaming about coming back to Tamarindo Beach
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Amy
Nov 23, 2025
Sean is the best! - Sean was perfect! I’ve only surfed a handful of times in Kauai, and Sean brought multiple boards, assessed my skills in and out of the water, picked the best wave sizes for my skills, and improved in just 90 mins of surfing! I was able to start turns, picked waves, and pop up without being told when to. Sean graduated me from a foam board to fiberglass and his patience, enthusiasm, and teaching skills made for the perfect day!
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Sean
Sep 28, 2025
Great time and teachers - First time surfing and was excited to learn. They were very helpful in teaching the basics and stood up quickly. Will be back next year
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Daytrip16597012220
Mar 24, 2026
Not worth it - Lesson was supposed to be 2 hours including dry (on land). Mine was in total 1:15 minutes. They did not measure time, the instructor finished whenever other instructors in the area finished although the others started earlier. Instructor spent significant amount of time in the water chatting with another instructor rather than giving feedback. On the plus side, I was able to find them easily on the beach. If I have to do it again, I would go with Iguana surf. We had better experience with them few years ago.
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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).