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Learn to Surf in Tamarindo, Costa Rica - Personal Coaching for Real Progress

Max 2 students per instructor - real attention, faster progress

First lesson 2 hours with extra beginner training included
Follow-up lessons 90 minutes focused on progression and wave time

Tamarindo Beach, renowned for its warm waters, gentle long waves, and safe, rock-free surf. Ranked among the top 10 places globally to learn surfing, Tamarindo is the ideal setting for surfers of all levels.

Surfing isn’t just about standing up once.
It’s about building real confidence in the ocean.

That’s why we limit our group lessons to just two students per instructor.
You get feedback every wave, clear guidance, and real progression, not just a push into whitewater.

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Why students progress faster with Salty Smile

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Choose Your Surf Lesson in Tamarindo

Private Surf Lesson
$80 per person

One-on-one coaching
Fastest way to progress

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes

Semi-Private Surf Lesson
$75 per person

 

2 students with one instructor
Great for couples or friends

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes

⭐ Most Popular

Private Group Surf Lesson
$70 per person

Max 2 students per instructor
Perfect for friends or families

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes


 Feels like a private lesson shared with your people

Not sure which lesson is right for you? We’ll be happy to help you choose no pressure 

Learn to Surf in Tamarindo - And Actually Progress

Trying surfing once is fun. But real progress
happens when you surf a few times close together - that’s when confidence kicks in

3 Lesson Package
$210 per person

Build your foundations

Start catching waves with confidence

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes

⭐ Most Popular

5 Lesson Package
$325 per person


More waves, more confidence
Build consistency + muscle memory


Progress that actually sticks

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes

⭐ Best Value

7 Lesson Package
$455 per person


Maximum progression
Includes drone footage
+
video analysis

Feel like a real surfer, not a beginner

First lesson ~2 hours
Next lessons ~90 minutes

Drone & Video Analysis

Want to improve faster and take home an amazing memory from your surf experience?

We film you from above and break down your technique so you can clearly see what to improve.
 

• 30 min session - $50
• Full lesson coverage - $100

 

Up to 2 people included
+$20 per additional person

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Check out what past clients have to say about their experience with us

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What to expect in our lessons

Located conveniently at the heart of Tamarindo Beach, our surf shop is steps away from the best surf breaks. Each 2-hour lesson includes everything you need: surfboard, rash guard, fresh water showers, and secure lockers. Our professional guides are committed to ensuring you have the safest, most enjoyable learning experience so that you leave the water with a big salty smile!

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