Shaka Surf School: Local Costa Rican Surfers
4.6
9 Ratings
Tamarindo
Discover Tamarindo with Shaka Surf School. Expert local surfers ensure unforgettable memories and smiles. Perfect for all skill levels. Join us for an ocean adventure.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Beach Parking - Learn to surf from zero to hero! We provide rash guards, leashes, boards, and have sunscreen on hand.

We give 2 hours of instruction, with 30 minutes on land going over positioning, safety, and tips to help you gain comfortability and confidence. We go over rules of surfing and how to stay safe in the ocean and on the board. We then enter the water for around where you are guaranteed to stand up on a wave! You will get one-on-one instruction in the water, getting guided into the waves and your own personal cheer team from the beach! If you are interested in photos please let us know.

If you already feel comfortable and confident on a board, you can also rent per hour or for the duration of your stay, we have body boards for kids and adults as well.

For those interested in stand-up paddle board, or for those with weight concerns, we also offer classes with a stand-up paddle board which offers more support and buoyancy and is even easier to learn on.

What's Included
  • Boards
  • Rashguards
  • Leashes
  • Sunscreen
Additional Information

We are local Costa Rican surfers who love the ocean and love giving back. We want you to leave here with the biggest smile and the best stories to take back home. We love our job and we want you to feel how special Tamarindo really is! Our 20+ years of experience gives us an understanding of how to approach the different levels of skill and confidence. The ocean is an amazing place and no matter where you are at on your journey, we are here to support you and want to help guide you to leave Costa Rica with new, lasting memories.

Location
Beach Parking
We are located right on the beach, next to the Lifeguard Tower & Pico Bistro (restaurant). We have a large Yellow flag that says Surf Lessons. Ask for Gustavo! We can meet you anywhere in Tamarindo or Flamingo and guide you to our location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(9 Ratings)
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Jspector215
Apr 27, 2024
THE BEST - Me and my buddy were looking for a quick surf lesson. I already have surfing experience but always excited to learn more and I learned a lot. Gustavo and his team were very helpful and spent a full two hours with us in the water. They were kind enough to buy us both beers after too. Highly recommended.
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Lisalm4603kq
Mar 20, 2024
A gem on the beach - My surfing lesson with Gustavo was phenomenal. It was clear from the beginning that he knew what he was doing, both in terms of surfing and teaching. With patient guidance and friendly, expert instruction, I quickly felt comfortable in the water and on the board. I can't recommend this school highly enough for anyone looking to surf in Tamarindo.
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Fio5sam3
Mar 20, 2024
Surf lessons with Shana Surf, Tamarindo - We had surf lessons with Shaka Surf and the coaches were amazing with my daughters and me. They are really professional and friendly. I recommend them to everyone and for all levels. Our experience and vacation was magical thanks to them!
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Romana_s
Feb 29, 2024
Great experience! - Me and a friend did the surf lesson today and we had a great time! Everything you need is included and the surf instructor was really nice and competent. Also it ended up just being the two of us. We were both complete beginners but with the tips from the instructor and some practice we did before entering the water we both managed to stand up and ride a wave really quickly. All in all I would totally recommend it.
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Passport62423765018
Feb 29, 2024
Great surfing lesson!!! - The surf instructor was very helpful and gave good advice. Therefore, after a few attempts you could already stand on the surfboard. We also received protective suits, special sunscreen and water from the surf instructor. The price is comparatively very cheap. I would definitely book Shaka Surf School again.
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Ella_t
Apr 3, 2024
Gustavo kept reminding us... - Gustavo kept reminding us to have a good time and we really had. Gave us water after which was a huge plus!
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Sacha_k
Apr 8, 2024
Not so good - Meeting point was vague and the guide arrived 20 minutes ns late and didn't even apologize. The whole experience was supposed to last 2h but it was more 1h30 actually. Waves are small, which is good for beginners, but they good ones can be rare, they were on the 2 days we spent around Tamarindo beach.
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