A first-time surfer riding a wave on Costa Rica's Pacific coast
Sessions Under the Sun

Sharing the stoke of surfing since 2001

Private surf lessons, small group classes, and fully tailored surf trips along Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts and in Nicaragua. All customizable to your dream adventure.

25 Yearson Costa Rica's waves
Designed around you

Lessons - Trips - Experiences

Our surf experiences are designed around you. Whether you are looking for a private lesson, a small group session, or a fully customized surf trip with a bilingual surf guide, instructor, or coach, we can take you anywhere along Costa Rica's Pacific or Caribbean coasts and Nicaragua.

A learner riding a wave in with both arms raised while two instructors cheer from the water

01. The Lesson

Start on the sand, finish riding waves. Private and small group sessions built around how you learn, at every level.

How a lesson works
A lone surfer dropping into a clean unbroken wave

02. The Trip

Fully customized surf travel to the legendary breaks of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, with your own guide at every step.

Where we can take you
Surf instructors in their red rashguards talking with students

03. The Experience

Bilingual, ISA certified guides, the right board for your style and skill, and the stoke that keeps you coming back.

Meet your guides
Longboards lined up against the green of the mangroves
How a lesson works

The Lesson

The goal is not simply to get you on a wave, but to help you understand the ocean and become a more confident, capable, and knowledgeable surfer.

Instructor demonstrating on a board on the sand while students watch
01

On the sand

Every lesson begins on the beach, where we cover the fundamentals before entering the water:

  • Getting to know your board
  • Paddling technique
  • How and when to stand up
  • How to ride a wave
  • Basic oceanography and reading the conditions
Two learners riding side by side, hands joined and arms up
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In the water

Once we paddle out, we put that knowledge into practice. During the first hour especially, your instructor works with you on:

  • When and how to paddle, and when to commit
  • Positioning yourself on your board and in the lineup
  • Standing, riding, and picking the best waves
  • Handling a wipeout safely
  • The essential dos and don'ts of surfing
Two smiling surfers with their boards after a session
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Beyond the wave

Surfing is a conversation with the ocean. Session by session you build the judgment that makes a surfer: where to sit, which wave to choose, when to go.

  • Wave selection and timing
  • Reading each beach and break
  • Confidence that travels with you
Private surf trips

The Trip

Our private surf trips are the ultimate way to explore Costa Rica's and Nicaragua's most breathtaking breaks. From the Pacific's legendary surf breaks like Pavones, Matapalo, and Barranca, to Guanacaste's golden sands of Nosara, Santa Teresa, and the iconic Witch's Rock, as well as Nicaragua's beautiful surf havens like Popoyo and San Juan del Sur, we craft each journey to match your dream.

Every trip is fully customizable: we arrange private transportation, boutique accommodations, and a personalized itinerary. Wherever we go, your guide brings local knowledge of the beach, the break, the conditions, and the best places to position yourself in the lineup.

And beyond surfing, we guide you to the best local eats, a cool post-surf coffee, or even other Costa Rican and Nicaraguan attractions. Whether it's a serene morning paddle or an all-day surf quest, we're there to ensure each wave, each meal, and each moment is unforgettable.

Aerial view of waves rolling toward the Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita Sessions guide riding inside a barrel A surfer walking out to the waves at an empty Pacific beach
Sessions guide throwing spray off the top of a wave Sessions guide carving off the top of a wave, shot from the water Sessions guide carving off the whitewash
Your guide, instructor, and coach

The Experience

Our surf guides, instructors, and coaches bring 10 to 15 years of professional surfing experience. Bilingual, passionate, and deeply rooted in Costa Rica's surf culture, they know both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts inside and out, as well as the best breaks in Nicaragua.

With ISA certifications as instructors and coaches, they guide surfers of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned pros.

We provide a wide variety of surfboards for every style and skill, or you can bring your own. Just let us know, and we'll make sure you have the perfect board and guidance for your session.

ISA Certified Bilingual EN / ES All Levels Boards Provided
Humpback whales seen from above off the Uvita coast
“Let us be your guide as you ride waves, discover new horizons, and create memories that last a lifetime.”
Sessions Under the Sun · Costa Rica
Part of Adventures Under The Sun

Make it a bigger adventure

Planning a student group trip, a family getaway, or a camp? Surfing folds beautifully into our customizable itineraries.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Do I need any surf experience?

None at all. Our guides coach surfers of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned pros, and every session is built around your ability.

Are surfboards included?

Yes. We provide a wide variety of surfboards for every style and skill, or you can bring your own. Let us know and we'll have the perfect board ready.

Where do lessons and trips take place?

We give lessons all over the country and can recommend the best beaches according to where you are staying or where your itinerary takes you. Private surf trips can take you anywhere along the Pacific or Caribbean coast, and to Nicaragua's best breaks.

Do the guides speak English?

Yes. All of our guides, instructors, and coaches are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Who are the sessions for?

Everyone: students, families, and groups of friends. Whether you're planning a private group getaway, an individual surf quest, or a student group experience, we'll craft it around you.

Contact us

Plan your surf session

Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll craft your personalized adventure.

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Address

Escazú, Costa Rica

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