Group lesson
Surf together, with local coaches by your side.
- 90-minute session
- 3+ people · 1 coach per 3 surfers
- Board & rash guard included
$60per person
Book group lesson- Free rescheduling if the ocean isn't safe
- Board & rash guard included
- Open daily 6am–6pm
Free rescheduling
if conditions aren’t safe Reprograma gratis
si el mar no es seguro
if conditions aren’t safe Reprograma gratis
si el mar no es seguro
Board & rash guard
included Tabla y licra
incluidas
included Tabla y licra
incluidas
Open daily
6am–6pm Todos los días
6am–6pm
6am–6pm Todos los días
6am–6pm
Free
rescheduling
rescheduling
Board & rash
guard included
guard included
Daily
6am–6pm
6am–6pm
Surf Lessons in Jacó, Costa Rica
Paddle out. Pop up. Ride In.
Looking for surf lessons in Jaco? Come ride the waves we grew up in. Whether it’s your first wave or your best one, our local coaches have your back.
- Fully insured by INS Costa Rica
- 22+ years of experience
- ISA-certified coaches
- English & Spanish
SURF LESSONS IN JACÓ, COSTA RICA
Paddle out. Pop up. Ride In.
Come ride the waves we grew up in. Our local coaches have your back.
- INS insured
- ISA coaches
Surf lessons in Jaco for every level
Every lesson starts on the sand with ocean safety and pop-up practice. Then it’s time to surf. For all levels.
Surf lessons in Jacó for every level
Every lesson starts on the sand with ocean safety and pop-up practice. Then it’s time to surf. For all levels.
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Semi-private lesson
Share your session with a friend and your own coach.
- 90-minute session
- 2 people · 1 shared coach
- Board & rash guard included
$70per person
Book semi-private
Private lesson
Your own coach, focused on your pace and progress.
- 90-minute session
- 1 surfer · 1-on-1 coaching
- Board & rash guard included
$80per person
Book private lesson
Group Lesson
$60 /person
90-minute session · Minimum 3 people, with one coach for every 3 students · Board, rash guard & sunscreen included.
- 90-minute session
- Min. 3 people · 1 coach for every 3
Semi-Private Lesson
$70 /person
- 90-minute session
- 2 people · 1 coach
90-minute session · For 2–3 people sharing one coach · Board, rash guard & sunscreen included.
Private Lesson
$80 /person
- 90-minute session
- 1 person · 1 coach
90-minute session · One-on-one coaching · Beginner to intermediate: turns and technique · Board, rash guard & sunscreen included.
Group Lesson
$60/person
Learn alongside other travelers. Minimum 3 people, with one coach for every 3 students.
- 90-minute session
- Minimum 3 people
- Board & rash guard included
Semi-Private Lesson
$70/person
For 2 people sharing one coach. Surf together and still get feedback on every wave.
- 90-minute session
- 2 people · 1 shared coach
- Board & rash guard included
Private Lesson
$80/person
One-on-one: a coach just for you, with feedback after every wave, built around your level and goals.
- 90-minute session
- All levels · 1-on-1 coaching
- Board & rash guard included
PackagesPaquetes
Surf more. Pay
Surf more. Pay
less per lesson.Surfea más. Paga menos por clase.
Most students stand up on day one. By lesson three or five you're choosing your own waves.La mayoría logra ponerse de pie el primer día. Para la tercera o quinta clase, ya estás eligiendo tus propias olas.
"I booked a 5 session package... I caught multiple waves by myself by the end of session 5."“Reservé un paquete de 5 sesiones... Al terminar la quinta sesión, ya había surfeado varias olas por mi cuenta.”
3-Lesson PackPaquete de 3 clases
Perfect for a long weekendIdeal para un fin de semana largo
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PrivatePrivada $70/lesson · save $30$70/clase · ahorra $30$210
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Semi-private /personSemiprivada /persona $65/lesson · save $15$65/clase · ahorra $15$195
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Group /personGrupal /persona $55/lesson · save $15$55/clase · ahorra $15$165
Most PopularEl más popular
5-Lesson PackPaquete de 5 clases
From first wave to riding on your ownDe tu primera ola a surfear por tu cuenta
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PrivatePrivada $66/lesson · save $70$66/clase · ahorra $70$330
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Semi-private /personSemiprivada /persona $62/lesson · save $40$62/clase · ahorra $40$310
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Group /personGrupal /persona $50/lesson · save $50$50/clase · ahorra $50$250
REVIEWS
91 five-star reviews on Google
★★★★★ ★★★★★
“I’m an absolute beginner and I rarely exercise. I stood up on the board in 15 minutes and caught 20–30 waves on my first day.” “Soy principiante absoluta y casi no hago ejercicio. Me puse de pie sobre la tabla en 15 minutos y surfeé entre 20 y 30 olas en mi primer día.” Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★ ★★★★★
“Private surf coaching with Anthony for 6 days in a row! He’s the best surf coach I’ve had so far! 10 out of 10!” “¡Clases privadas de surf con Anthony durante 6 días seguidos! ¡Es el mejor coach de surf que he tenido hasta ahora! ¡10 de 10!” Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★ ★★★★★
“I think I got more knowledge from his tips in these two sessions than in the previous 6 I had in Waikiki and Bali.” “Creo que aprendí más con sus consejos en estas dos sesiones que en las 6 anteriores que había tomado en Waikiki y Bali.” Traducción del inglés.
REVIEWS
91 five-star reviews on Google
★★★★★
“I’m an absolute beginner and I rarely exercise. I stood up on the board in 15 minutes and caught 20–30 waves on my first day.”“Soy principiante absoluta y casi no hago ejercicio. Me puse de pie sobre la tabla en 15 minutos y surfeé entre 20 y 30 olas en mi primer día.”Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★
“Excellent experience of private surf coaching with Anthony for 6 days in a row! He's the best surf coach I've had so far! 10 out of 10!”“¡Excelente experiencia de clases privadas de surf con Anthony durante 6 días seguidos! ¡Es el mejor coach de surf que he tenido hasta ahora! ¡10 de 10!”Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★
“With Anthony you will definitely surf even if it's your first time! Such a great guy and amazing coach, best school in Jacó.”“¡Con Anthony seguro que surfeas, incluso si es tu primera vez! Es una gran persona y un coach increíble; la mejor escuela de Jacó.”Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★
“Starting out on the beach to get the basics explained and then we went into the waves. It went quite well... buckets of fun!!”“Empezamos en la playa con una explicación de lo básico y después entramos al agua. Nos fue bastante bien... ¡nos divertimos muchísimo!”Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★
“Lessons with Anthony went well, he was patient with me, he taught me the basics of surfing on the beach then we practiced in the water.”“Las clases con Anthony fueron muy bien. Tuvo paciencia conmigo, me enseñó lo básico del surf en la playa y después practicamos en el agua.”Traducción del inglés.
★★★★★
“I never surfed before and now can ride a wave pretty confidently. Super professional and a lot of fun. Highly recommend.”“Nunca había surfeado y ahora puedo surfear una ola con bastante confianza. Muy profesional y muy divertido. Lo recomiendo mucho.”Traducción del inglés.
YOUR COACHES
Meet Yogi, founder
& head coach
Anthony “Yogi” Segura caught his first wave at 12 in Esterillos Oeste, just down the road. He surfed for the Costa Rican National Team from 2007 to 2014 and still competes internationally. Today he’s an ISA-certified coach who puts all that experience into every lesson, so you learn real technique, not just your first pop-up.
YOUR LOCAL COACHES
- Andrés
- Osvaldo
- Oscar
- Ivo
Ocean-rescue lifeguard certification
Professional lifeguard training in ocean rescue, basic CPR and automated external defibrillator use.
Valid through September 11, 2027.
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Your coaches
Meet Yogi, founder & head coach
Anthony “Yogi” Segura caught his first wave at 12 in Esterillos Oeste, just down the road. He surfed for the Costa Rican National Team from 2007 to 2014 and still competes internationally. Today he’s an ISA-certified coach who puts all that experience into every lesson, so you learn real technique, not just your first pop-up.
Your local coaches
Andrés / Osvaldo / Oscar / Ivo
Ocean-rescue lifeguard certification
Professional lifeguard training in ocean rescue, basic CPR and automated external defibrillator use.
Valid through September 11, 2027.
View certificate ↗
Your coaches
Meet Yogi, founder & head coach
Anthony “Yogi” Segura caught his first wave at 12 in Esterillos Oeste, just down the road. He surfed for the Costa Rican National Team from 2007 to 2014 and still competes internationally. Today he’s an ISA-certified coach who puts all that experience into every lesson, so you learn real technique, not just your first pop-up.
Andrés / Osvaldo / Oscar / Ivo
Ocean-rescue lifeguard certification
Professional ocean-rescue lifeguarding, CPR and AED training. Valid through September 11, 2027.
View certificate ↗
Surf & Recover
Surf hard. Recover at a waterfall.Surfea y recupérate en una catarata.
The ocean first, the jungle after. Our secret waterfall, right next to Jacó.Primero el mar, después la selva. Nuestra catarata secreta, muy cerca de Jacó.
Choose your group sizeElige el tamaño de tu grupo
$110
per person · surf + waterfall includedpor persona · surf y catarata incluidos
Surf with your coachSurfea con tu coach
Your session in Jacó, board & rash guard included.Tu sesión en Jacó, con tabla y licra incluidas.
Walk into the jungleCamina por la selva
A guided rainforest hike along the river.Una caminata guiada por la selva junto al río.
Float in natural poolsFlota en piscinas naturales
Cool off in fresh river water and let your arms recover.Refréscate en el agua del río y deja que tus brazos se recuperen.
SURF SAFARIS
Chase Costa Rica’s best waves
with a local guide
We read the forecast, pick the best spot for your level, drive you there and surf with you.
★ Most booked.
DAY TRIP · 20 MIN FROM JACÓ
Esterillos Surf Day
Our favorite local spot, 20 minutes from Jacó. Surf amazing waves, eat like a local and live a day you won’t forget.
- Transport from Jacó
- Spot chosen by forecast
- Pro local surf guide
- Tailored to your level
MULTI-DAY
Guanacaste Surf Trip
A few days chasing waves along the northern Pacific coast. We plan it around your dates and level.
YOUR TRIP, YOUR PACE
Tell us your dates, surf level and group size. We’ll help shape your trip.
★ Most bookedDAY TRIP · 20 MIN FROM JACÓ
Esterillos Surf Day
Our favorite local spot, 20 minutes from Jacó. Surf amazing waves, eat like a local and live a day you won’t forget.
- Transport from Jacó
- Pro local surf guide
- Spot chosen by forecast
- Tailored to your level
MULTI-DAY
Guanacaste Surf Trip
A few days chasing waves along the northern Pacific coast. We plan it around your dates and level.
Your trip, your pace
Tell us your dates, surf level and group size. We’ll help shape your trip.
ESTERILLOS SURF DAY · FROM THE AIR
This is what a day in Esterillos looks like
Real sessions from our trips, filmed by our drone.
Surf Safaris
Chase Costa Rica’s best waves with a local guide
We read the forecast, pick the best spot for your level, drive you there and surf with you.
★ Most bookedDAY TRIP · 20 MIN FROM JACÓ
Esterillos Surf Day
Our favorite local spot, 20 minutes from Jacó. Surf amazing waves, eat like a local and live a day you won’t forget.
- Transport from Jacó
- Pro local surf guide
- Spot chosen by forecast
- Tailored to your level
MULTI-DAY
Guanacaste Surf Trip
A few days chasing waves along the northern Pacific coast. We plan it around your dates and level.
Your trip, your pace
Tell us your dates, surf level and group size. We’ll help shape your trip.
ESTERILLOS SURF DAY · FROM THE AIR
This is what a day in Esterillos looks like
Real sessions from our trips, filmed by our drone.
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FAQ
Before you book
Absolutely. We welcome beginners. Your coach will guide you through the basics and help you choose the right board for your level
After you send your request, we check the tide and swell and message you the best time for your lesson by WhatsApp or email.
We check the surf and safety conditions. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll reschedule your lesson for another time or day at no extra charge.
Board and rash guard.
Bring your swimsuit and a towel. We provide the surfboard, rash guard and sunscreen.
We meet on Jacó Beach. Once your lesson is confirmed, we’ll send you the exact meeting point and directions.
Before you book
A few things to know
Do I need surfing experience?
No. Lessons are for all levels, including first-time surfers. Every lesson starts on the sand with ocean safety and pop-up practice.
What’s included?
Board and rash guard.
How long is a lesson?
Each lesson is 90 minutes.
Which lesson should I choose?
Group lessons are for 3 or more people, with 1 coach per 3 surfers. Semi-private lessons are for 2 people sharing a coach. Private lessons are 1-on-1.
Do I pay when I send my request?
No payment is required to send your request. We’ll confirm availability and the best time for the waves.
What if the ocean isn’t safe?
We offer free rescheduling if ocean conditions are unsafe.
Your next wave is waiting
Lessons from $60 · All levels · Board & rash guard included
Your next wave is waiting
Lessons from $60 · All levels · Board & rash guard included
Your next wave is waiting
Lessons from $60 · All levels · Board & rash guard included
Book a lessonRIDE IN
Surf lessons, surf safaris and tours in Jacó, Costa Rica. Pura vida.
Contact
WhatsApp +506 70580524
ridein.cr@gmail.com
Daily 6am–6pm
Find us
Jacó Beach, Puntarenas
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