Jaco Surf Camp Surf Lessons

All surf lessons require previous confirmation procedures and are dependent on the tides due to safety.

The surf lesson takes place at the Jaco Laguna Resort in Playa Jacó, and begins with a beach portion where your instructor talks a bit about the location, goes over basic ocean and surfing safety, explains what makes the beach at Jacó a good place to learn, and goes over the parts of a surfboard. Next, your instructor will explain and demonstrate techniques for how to carry a surfboard properly and safely. Following that, they will explain and demonstrate the surfboard management and control drill which you will then put into practice by catching white-water waves on your stomach.

After riding some waves and gaining a feel for how to control the surfboard, you’ll head to shore for a drink of freshwater and a 5-minute break. Once the group is ready your instructor will explain the “pop-up” technique for standing on your surfboard, explain how to properly dismount from the surfboard, and go over how to fall safely to reduce the risk of injury. You will then practice popping-up on the sand and finally head back out into the water to attempt standing on the surfboard for the last 20-30 minutes of the lesson.

The topics you will learn during a group surf lesson include (note: these may vary depending on ocean conditions):

• Factors that contribute to a good beginner surf break
• Parts of a surfboard
• How to carry a surfboard safely and properly
• How to walk the surfboard through the surf
• Proper positioning and paddling technique on a surfboard
• How to ride a wave and control the surfboard in the prone position
• Technique(s) for standing on a surfboard
• How to fall safely from a surfboard

All ages from 4 to 80 years old!

All students are always under the supervision of our professional instructors.

Interested in surf lessons and surf trips in Costa Rica but find it hard to choose? Call us or leave a message and we will get back to you.