Jacó Beach is one of the best places in Costa Rica to learn to surf — warm water, a long sandy beach, and gentle, consistent waves that are made for first-timers. If you're already coming to snorkel with us at Playa Mantas, a surf lesson is the perfect second half-day on your trip. Here's everything you need to know about Surf Lessons in Jacó Beach.
Surf Lessons in Jacó Beach are $85 per person.
Each lesson is 1 hour 45 minutes — about 15 minutes of beach instruction plus 1.5 hours in the water, with a private instructor and surfboard included.
What your surf lesson includes
- Private instructor — one-on-one coaching so you actually stand up
- Surfboard included — the right beginner board is provided for you
- 15 minutes of beach instruction — the pop-up, paddling and safety basics on the sand first
- 1.5 hours in the water — plenty of time to catch wave after wave
- Tropical vibes, great waves and unforgettable memories — plus Hawaiian shaved ice to cool off after
No experience needed
You don't need to have surfed before. Your instructor starts you on the sand with the pop-up and the basics, then stays right beside you in the shallows, helping you into Jacó's gentle beginner waves. Most people are up and riding whitewater in their very first lesson — it's a genuinely fun, low-stress way to try something new on your Costa Rica trip, whether you're solo, with the kids, or a group of friends.
Snorkel in the morning, surf in the afternoon
The two pair perfectly. Spend a calm morning snorkeling the clear, reef-filled cove at Playa Mantas with Snorkel Jaco, then catch waves on the main Jacó Beach later in the day. One trip, two of the best things to do in Jacó — and both are easy, guided and beginner-friendly. See what our snorkel guests say, then add a surf lesson to round out your beach day.
How to book
Surf Lessons in Jacó Beach are booked through our friends at Jaco Beach Chef on the same local WhatsApp number — just message your date and group size and they'll set it up with a private instructor and board. Easy to arrange alongside your snorkel day.
Ready to catch your first wave?
Surf Lessons in Jacó Beach — $85 per person, 1 hr 45 min, board included. Or book your snorkel tour first.
Book a surf lesson Book your snorkel tourMore reading: see what guests say, our guide to snorkeling near Jacó, or head back to Snorkel Jaco to plan your day in the water.
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