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Learn to surf Playa Hermosa with a private ISA Level 2 instructor in a 90-minute session tailored to beginners and intermediates. Expect hands-on coaching, warm Pacific water, and practical local tips to make fast progress in a safe, private format.
Learn to surf Playa Hermosa with a private ISA Level 2 instructor in a 90-minute session tailored to beginners and intermediates. Expect hands-on coaching, warm Pacific water, and practical local tips to make fast progress in a safe, private format.
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Operated by Surf School By The Wave · Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
The ocean here moves with a personality: playful on good days, insistently honest on the push of a swell. Stand on the warm sand of Playa Hermosa and you feel the Pacific breathing — small palms rustle, the water holds a steady 26°C, and the line of breakers reads like a lesson plan.
moderate.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Light-to-moderate fitness; comfortable swimming ability and basic upper-body strength help with paddling.
No; lessons are designed for complete beginners through intermediate surfers, with drills and progressions tailored to your level.
A private 90-minute lesson with an ISA Level 2 instructor, surfboard use, and a rashguard are included.
You should be comfortable in the water and able to swim; if you have limited swimming skills, inform the operator so they can adapt instruction or recommend alternatives.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; trips may be canceled in bad weather.
Santa Teresa evolved from a fishing village into a surf destination from the 1990s onward, attracting international instructors and eco-minded tourism.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid standing on coral, and follow local guidance to minimize impact on nesting turtles and shoreline ecosystems.
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