4.9/5 Google Reviews
Since 2015
Local Family Business
Small Groups & Personalized
90-Minute Lessons
WHY PLAYA GRANDE?

The Perfect Place
to Learn to Surf

Playa Grande offers consistent waves, warm water year-round, soft sandy bottoms, and an uncrowded lineup—ideal conditions for beginners and fun for intermediate surfers.

Just one hour from Liberia Airport, it's the perfect combination of world-class surfing, beautiful nature, and a relaxed beach town atmosphere.


First-Time Surfers

Families

Kids

Adults

Intermediate Surfers

Our Surf Lessons

Whether you're taking your first surf lesson or looking to improve your technique, we offer personalized surf experiences for every age and skill level.

🏄 Private Lesson

$90 per person

One-on-one coaching with your own instructor. Ideal for first-time surfers or looking for faster progression.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Private Group Lesson

$60 per person

Our most popular lesson. Perfect for families, couples, and groups who want a private experience together.

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👥 Regular Group Lesson

$49 per person

Learn alongside other beginner surfers in a fun and supportive environment. Available every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Family & Kids

Designed to create fun, safe, and unforgettable experiences for young surfers and their families.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Surf Lessons

Private Group Lesson Rates Apply

Learn together as a family while creating unforgettable memories in the ocean.

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🌴 Kids Surf Lessons

Private Group Lesson Rates Apply

Specially designed for young surfers, focusing on confidence, ocean safety, and having fun.

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Improve Your Surfing

Already surfing? Take your skills to the next level.

🌊 Intermediate Surf Coaching

$70 per person / min 2 people

Personalized coaching focused on wave selection, paddling, positioning, timing, and confidence.

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HOW IT WORKS

What Happens in
Your Surf Lesson

Everyone remembers their first wave. Our goal is to make yours unforgettable.

  1. Meet Your Instructor
  2. Ocean Safety Briefing
  3. Learn the Fundamentals on the Beach
  4. Practice Paddling & Pop-Ups
  5. Catch Your First Waves
  6. Personalized Coaching Throughout the Lesson

⭐ Most beginners stand up during their very first surf lesson.

More Than Lessons, It's an Experience.

WHY FAMILIES LOVE US

We create a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where families learn together, celebrate each other's progress, and create memories that last a lifetime.

  • Safe sandy-bottom beach
  • Patient local instructors
  • Small groups
  • Personalized attention
  • Fun for all ages

What's included

  • 🏄 Surfboard
  • 👕 Rashguard
  • 🎓 Certified Bilingual Instructor
  • 🌊 Ocean Safety Training
  • 📍 Playa Grande Beach
  • ⏱ 90-Minute Lesson

FAQ's

Frequently Ask Questions

No. Most of our students are first-time surfers.

Yes. We offer family and kids surf lessons with experienced instructors.

Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and bottle of water.

All lessons are approximately 90 minutes.

Basic swimming skills are recommended. Your first lesson takes place in the whitewater, where the water is typically waist- to chest-deep, allowing you to build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

We welcome students of all ages, although we generally recommend surf lessons for children ages 6 and up. Whether you're a child catching your first wave or an adult trying surfing for the first time, our instructors will help you build the skills and confidence to enjoy the ocean safely.

Ready to Catch Your First Wave?

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, our instructors are here to help you have the best time in the ocean.

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