The Best Surf Camps in Costa Rica

Iguana Surf Camp is located in the famous surf town of Tamarindo. With rave reviews and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, Iguana Surf Camp is a top choice if you’re interested in attending camp in Tamarindo. Tamarindo is a perfect beach if you want to learn how to surf, or to take your surfing to the next level. Iguana Surf Camp has three different camp options: a three-, five-, or seven-day camp without accommodation, a 10-day camp with luxury condo accommodation, or a surf and stay at Iguana Surf camp package. All three options include unlimited board rentals, daily surf instruction, and video and photo analysis.

Del Mar Surf Camp was originally just for women, but is now open to anyone who is interested in learning to surf or improving their surfing skills. Del Mar has a CST (Certificate of Sustainable Tourism) and is approved by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Maria Del Mar started Del Mar Surf Camp in 2001 to share her passion for the sport and for the beauty of Costa Rica. It was the first surf camp in the country to be run by a Costa Rican woman. This camp is located in Nosara; she has another one in Popoyo, Nicaragua. You can choose from a surf and yoga camp, a surf and Spanish camp, a surf and pilates camp, or a customized surf package.

Surf Bikini Retreat is an all-female (and that includes the instructors) surf retreat in Costa Rica’s wellness capital, Playa Guiones, Nosara. During the week-long retreat, you will receive a minimum of 18 hours of professional surf instruction and guidance. The instructors provide demonstrations and feedback to help you learn and progress. Surf Bikini takes only eight surfers a week, so you can be assured that your experience will be highly personalized. You will stay in one of four cozy cabinas and have access to yoga lessons, wifi, a swimming pool, and beautiful mountain views.

La Point offers surf camps in seven different locations around the globe. The Costa Rica surf camp is located in Santa Teresa, which is another famous surf destination. There are three different levels of surf camp, depending on your experience. Your days will be spent surfing, eating amazing and replenishing meals, exploring the beautiful surrounding areas, and taking yoga classes.

Peaks n’ Swells offer family surf camps, classic surf camps, women-only surf camps, and customized camps. They are located just a short walk away from the bohemian surf town of Montezuma. There are multiple different breaks in the area for different levels of surfer. The closest break to the camp, Playa Grande, is the best spot for beginners. Camps include beachfront accommodation, a coach for every two students, professional photography for the week, daily yoga sessions, happy hour, transportation, meals, and surfboard rentals.

Anamaya offers a soul-surfer yoga retreat in the beautiful beach town of Montezuma. This retreat is suitable for both complete beginners and seasoned surfers. What better way to spend a week than in a tropical paradise doing both yoga and surfing? The package includes your accommodation, 10 yoga classes, five surf lessons, board rentals, a cooking class, a beach bonfire excursion, a waterfall hike, dance lesson, and a circus performance.

Green Iguana Surf Camp is a long-standing and highly revered surf camp in Playa Dominical. The waves in this part of Costa Rica are some of the most consistent in the country, which makes it an excellent choice for a surf camp. Green Iguana Surf Camp is budget-oriented, but offers comfortable accommodation, professional instructors, and a great atmosphere and vibe. Instructors are all CPR-certified, trained lifeguards, and bilingual. The surf camp package includes charming accommodation, daily surf lessons, transportation, surf adventures to different breaks, a photo session, all of your gear, and multiple adventure tours and activities.

Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in an all-inclusive surf camp in Tamarindo. They have taught people from all over the world to surf, and many guests return year after year. You will stay in their beachfront hotel, which also has a coffee shop, restaurant, surf shop, and bar. Your package will include airport transportation, accommodation, surfboard rental, surf lessons with a bilingual lifeguard and ISA trained instructors, classroom seminars, and breakfast. Your camp will be customized to your surfing experience and level.