Service area
Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa
Board included · matched to the day’s conditions
Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa
Lessons with local instructors who pick the beach and the tide that actually suit your level that day.
Santa Teresa is one of the most consistent beach breaks in Costa Rica, which is exactly why it rewards a lesson: the sandbars shift, and the right spot for a first-timer at low tide is not the right spot at high tide.
Your instructor picks the beach — Playa Carmen for beginners, further up towards Santa Teresa and Hermosa as you progress — reads the tide, and gets you standing rather than just paddling. Boards, rash guards and a skill assessment come as standard.
Your options
Private lesson
One-to-one coaching, the fastest way to progress.
Couples lesson
Two of you with one instructor.
Group lesson
Small shared group, the best-value way to start.
Kids lesson
Patient instructors, soft boards, shallow water.
Intermediate coaching
Video feedback, turns, positioning and wave selection.
What’s included
Good to know
- Lesson times follow the tide, not the clock — we confirm your slot once we see the forecast.
- Beginners do best in the first days of the trip, so there’s time to go back out.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen; the sun here is stronger than it feels.
Your local operator
This service is fulfilled by a vetted Rica Reset partner in Santa Teresa. Operator details are shared with you before you confirm.
Cancellation
The exact cancellation terms are confirmed in writing with your quote, before any payment is taken.
Frequently asked
- Is Santa Teresa good for beginners?
- Yes, particularly around Playa Carmen at the right tide. It is a beach break with a sandy bottom, which is far more forgiving than reef.
- Is a board included?
- Yes. Boards and rash guards are included, chosen to match your level.
- What time will my lesson be?
- It follows the tide. We confirm the exact time once we see the day’s conditions, usually the evening before.
- Can kids learn here?
- Yes. Kids lessons use soft boards in shallow water with instructors who teach children regularly.