Surfing at Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

15 instructors in Santa Teresa

All instructors are verified and know Santa Teresa inside out. Pick the one that fits your level and schedule.

Local surf lessons for all levels in Santa TeresaBeginner

Local surf lessons for all levels

SP
Sasha Spartaco Pittaluga Clarke
120 minMax 12Board included

$85 / person

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Surfing & Nature Adventures CR

ME
Mayköl Espinoza
120 minMax 6Board included

$70 / person

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Intermediate & Advanced Surf Lessons at Santa Teresa Beaches in Santa TeresaIntermediate

Intermediate & Advanced Surf Lessons at Santa Teresa Beaches

D
Deep2earth
90 minMax 2Board included

$75 / person

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Technique surf coaching in Santa TeresaBeginner

Technique surf coaching

JD
Jasmine Debeer
90 minMax 4

$45 / person

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Local surf lessons  in Santa TeresaBeginner

Local surf lessons

C
Costa surf academy
120 minMax 4Board included

$80 / person

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Learn how to surf and actually have fun in Santa TeresaBeginner

Learn how to surf and actually have fun

AG
Avi Gold
120 minMax 8Board included

$85 / person

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Beginners and intermediate  in Santa TeresaBeginner

Beginners and intermediate

LS
Luis Diego Solano Peraza
120 minMax 6Board included

$70 / person

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All levels surf lessons at Santa Teresa in Santa TeresaBeginner

All levels surf lessons at Santa Teresa

IC
Ismael Conde diaz
120 minMax 2Board included

$65 / person

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Surf lessons, Surf Coaching and more in Santa TeresaBeginner

Surf lessons, Surf Coaching and more

TA
Tiqui Surf Academy
90 minMax 20Board included

$80 / person

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Catch the Stoke with us at SurfsUP Surf School in Santa Teresa in Santa TeresaBeginner

Catch the Stoke with us at SurfsUP Surf School in Santa Teresa

LR
Leonardo Ruppert
130 minMax 8Board included

$35 / person

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa TeresaBeginner

Beginner Surf Lesson

FV
Felipe Vargas
120 minMax 20Board included

$85 / person

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Ride the waves: top surf lessons in Santa Teresa in Santa TeresaBeginner

Ride the waves: top surf lessons in Santa Teresa

RR
Ryan Reyes
120 minMax 10Board included

$75 / person

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Beginner-Friendly Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica in Santa TeresaBeginner

Beginner-Friendly Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

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Santa Teresa Extreme Center
120 minMax 15Board included

$85 / person

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Longboard coaching  in Santa TeresaBeginner

Longboard coaching

TR
Tavo Rio
90 minMax 15Board included

$110 / person

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Beginner lesson in Santa Teresa  in Santa TeresaBeginner

Beginner lesson in Santa Teresa

CB
Cristopher Baez G5.0(1)
120 minMax 15Board included

$75 / person

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About surfing in Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a beach break located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

Santa Teresa is one of Costa Rica's most iconic surf destinations, offering consistent waves year-round. This beach break features long, mellow waves perfect for beginners on the inside, while more experienced surfers can find hollow sections further out. The vibe is laid-back and the sunsets are unforgettable.

What to bring

Most lesson packages include a board and wetsuit rental — your instructor will recommend the right gear for the conditions on the day.

Plan your surf session

Here's what you should know about surfing at Santa Teresa.

The waves

Santa Teresa is a beach break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Local instructors

15 instructors available here. Prices start from $35 per person. All verified and familiar with Santa Teresa and the best spots for each level.

Ready to try Santa Teresa?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Santa Teresa is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Compare instructors and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Santa Teresa es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.