Surf classes

We love to surf and we surf with love. Learn how to surf with Hershel and his Caribbean Surf School. In Puerto Viejo we have waves for all levels, from Salsa Brava, the heaviest wave in Costa Rica, to the perfect beginner waves of Black Beach to the fast beach break at Cocles and the classic long boarding waves of Punta Uva. Just come and try it!

Since 1998, Caribbean Surf School has been providing surf lessons to all levels, from beginners to advanced surfers. All the instructors are locals and have been surfing the waves of Puerto Viejo since their youngest age. We offer private and group surf lessons, from beginner to advanced levels. The instructors pick the best spots in town according to the weather and swell to make the best of your experience.

“Lessons by super smiley surf instructor Hershel Lewis are widely considered the best in town.”
Lonely Planet

And then you will be super hooked on surfing. You belong to the sea now, and everything else, well, kind of falls away.

Whatever your reason for your first paddle out, one thing is for certain: you won’t forget the feeling. And it is not just about memorizing a few moves – surfing is a totally absorbing, full-body endeavour. Surfing engages more muscles than you realize. You’re going to be sore, but you’ll also experience: !Euphoria! And it is addictive. Research has shown that surfers experience elevated levels of adrenaline in response to charged ions in the atmosphere where waves are breaking and water is frothy. This hyper stimulation then triggers the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, making you feel happy and calm for up to 24 hours after the session!