Learn to read Caribbean waves and catch your first ride at Costeño Beach with seasoned local instructors. This practical 2–3 hour lesson blends beach-side theory with coached time in the surf, plus coffee and a chance to spot monkeys and toucans.
Learn to read Caribbean waves and catch your first ride at Costeño Beach with seasoned local instructors. This practical 2–3 hour lesson blends beach-side theory with coached time in the surf, plus coffee and a chance to spot monkeys and toucans.
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Operated by All Good Surf · Santa Marta, Magdalena
You step off the van and the sea greets you: a long spit of sand, a line of palms shading a pocket coffee shop, and the Caribbean surf rolling in with a steady, teachable rhythm. Costeño Beach is not polished resort sand; it’s a working coastline where waves push forward with personality and the wind writes its own patterns on the water.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most people with basic swimming ability and general mobility; expect repeated pop-ups and paddling.
No—lessons are designed for beginners through advanced surfers; instructors tailor coaching to your level.
The activity lasts about 2–3 hours (roughly 90–150 minutes of instruction and practice), and includes coaching, boards, safety briefings, and a complimentary coffee or snack.
Not recommended—participants should be comfortable in the ocean and able to swim; the operator may decline those without basic swimming skills.
Costeño Beach is roughly an hour’s drive east of Santa Marta; public transport and private transfers are available—confirm pickup details with the operator.
All Good Surf was one of the earliest surf schools developed on this stretch east of Santa Marta, helping open the area for responsible surf tourism while working alongside coastal communities.
The operator limits plastic use and promotes reef-safe sunscreen and responsible entry to avoid damaging shallow coral and seagrass beds; visitors are asked to pack out trash and respect marked zones.
All Good Surf operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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