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Two hours of focused, one-on-one coaching on Playa Grande's reliable beach breaks. Personalized beginner and intermediate lessons include transport, equipment, snacks and showers—ideal for travelers who want rapid progress and local surf insight.
Two hours of focused, one-on-one coaching on Playa Grande's reliable beach breaks. Personalized beginner and intermediate lessons include transport, equipment, snacks and showers—ideal for travelers who want rapid progress and local surf insight.
Dawn light grazes the dark sand of Playa Grande as the ocean paces itself—small walls building, currents nudging toward the shore. A local instructor waits at the beach, board in hand, ready to turn nervous paddles into confident pop-ups. The lesson starts on sand: safety, positioning, and timing, then moves into the water where individualized cues replace generic instruction.
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Operated by YouAreCostaRica · Playa Grande, Guanacaste
Dawn light grazes the dark sand of Playa Grande as the ocean paces itself—small walls building, currents nudging toward the shore. A local instructor waits at the beach, board in hand, ready to turn nervous paddles into confident pop-ups. The lesson starts on sand: safety, positioning, and timing, then moves into the water where individualized cues replace generic instruction.
Playa Grande sits on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast within Las Baulas National Marine Park, a place shaped by volcanic uplift and longshore drift that creates consistent beach breaks. The area has a practical surf culture: local anglers, conservation staff protecting nesting olive ridley turtles, and families who read the tides like a calendar. Lessons here blend that history with hands-on coaching—one instructor per three adults or two children—so progress is immediate and measurable.
Practically, the 120-minute private session includes roundtrip transport from Playa Grande, Flamingo or Tamarindo, a surfboard, rashguard, cold water and tropical fruit, plus showers and lockers back at the office. Instructors choose a stretch of beach suited to your level and adjust for wind and swell; lessons run at 7:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. Expect sand drills, guided wave selection, short paddling sets and mid-lesson recovery to rehydrate and refuel.
This is active ocean time: bring a swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, a simple towel, and a basic confidence in swimming. If you want repeatable improvement, schedule a morning slot when winds are calmer and you can read the waves with fresh eyes.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate — comfortable swimming and basic paddling stamina are recommended
No — lessons are tailored to beginners and intermediates; instructors will assess ability and select appropriate breaks.
Yes — roundtrip transport is provided from Playa Grande, Flamingo or Tamarindo to the lesson site.
A minimum of two people per booking is required for this private lesson offering.
Yes — the itinerary notes access to bathrooms, lockers and showers at the office after the session.
Las Baulas National Marine Park was created to protect nesting olive ridley turtles and nearby coastal habitats; the park shaped local rules around beachfront use.
Respect nesting zones and avoid flash photography or getting between turtles and the surf; use reef-safe products and pack out all trash to protect the fragile coastline.
YouAreCostaRica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Dawn light grazes the dark sand of Playa Grande as the ocean paces itself—small walls building, currents nudging toward the shore. A local instructor waits at the beach, board in hand, ready to turn nervous paddles into confident pop-ups. The lesson starts on sand: safety, positioning, and timing, then moves into the water where individualized cues replace generic instruction.
Dawn light grazes the dark sand of Playa Grande as the ocean paces itself—small walls building, currents nudging toward the shore. A local instructor waits at the beach, board in hand, ready to turn nervous paddles into confident pop-ups. The lesson starts on sand: safety, positioning, and timing, then moves into the water where individualized cues replace generic instruction.
Playa Grande sits on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast within Las Baulas National Marine Park, a place shaped by volcanic uplift and longshore drift that creates consistent beach breaks. The area has a practical surf culture: local anglers, conservation staff protecting nesting olive ridley turtles, and families who read the tides like a calendar. Lessons here blend that history with hands-on coaching—one instructor per three adults or two children—so progress is immediate and measurable.
Practically, the 120-minute private session includes roundtrip transport from Playa Grande, Flamingo or Tamarindo, a surfboard, rashguard, cold water and tropical fruit, plus showers and lockers back at the office. Instructors choose a stretch of beach suited to your level and adjust for wind and swell; lessons run at 7:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. Expect sand drills, guided wave selection, short paddling sets and mid-lesson recovery to rehydrate and refuel.
This is active ocean time: bring a swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, a simple towel, and a basic confidence in swimming. If you want repeatable improvement, schedule a morning slot when winds are calmer and you can read the waves with fresh eyes.