We're here to help

Choose how you'd like to reach us. We respond fast — most messages are answered within a few hours.

Email

Replies within 24h

Best for detailed questions, invoices, or account issues.

support@surferworldwide.com

Instagram

Community support

DM us on Instagram for quick questions or feedback.

@surferworldwide_official

What to include in your message

Your registered email address
Booking ID (if applicable)
A brief description of the issue
Screenshots or receipts (if helpful)

Real people behind the platform

Born & raised in Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa

Three friends from the same beach, surfing together since we were kids. We watched travelers arrive in Santa Teresa lost — not knowing which spot fit their level, who to trust for a lesson, or where the locals actually surf. So we built Surfer Worldwide: one place to find the right instructor, the right wave, and a community that's got your back. From our beach to yours.

Reach out anytime — we read every message.

CB

Cristopher BaezShaka

CEO · Creator · Lead Developer

Born and raised in Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa. Surfing since I could walk — built this whole platform line by line so surfers like us never feel lost again.

LP

Luiz PerezGero

Co-founder · Owner · Growth & Metrics

Local from Playa Hermosa. Spent every sunrise of my life in the water — now I make sure surfers around the world find their way to the right wave.

Contact details coming soon

AP

Armando Perez

Co-founder · Owner · Brand & Voice

Pura vida, born in Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa. Surfed all my life with these guys — here to share our beach, our culture, and our community with the world.

Contact details coming soon

Common questions

How do I cancel or reschedule a booking?â–¾
Go to your Dashboard → Bookings → select the booking → click "Request Refund / Cancel". Cancellations made 24h+ before the lesson are eligible for a full refund.
I paid but my booking shows as pending — is it confirmed?▾
Payment confirmation can take a few minutes. If it's still pending after 10 minutes, email us with your booking ID and we'll resolve it instantly.
How do instructors receive payments?â–¾
Instructors receive 86% of each booking directly to their Stripe Connect account, usually within 2–7 business days depending on their country.
How do I become an instructor?â–¾
Click "Become an Instructor" at the top of the page, complete your profile and connect your Stripe account. Approval takes less than 24h.

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