Learn to Surf in Costa Rica Guaranteed in One Week
Learning to surf on your own can be frustrating. You fall, paddle endlessly, and wonder if you’re ever going to get it. That’s where we come in. At Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, our beginner surf school is designed to teach you how to catch real waves confidently—often in just one week. With expert instructors, proven methods, and ideal conditions in Tamarindo, you’ll be up and riding faster than you thought possible.
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Learn to Surf in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Welcome to Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, the best place to learn to surf in Costa Rica.
Are you ready to catch your first waves in beautiful Tamarindo? Our beginner surf school package is ideal for anyone new to surfing or with limited experience. Whether it’s your first time in the ocean or you’re looking to build confidence, we’ll help you get there.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to your success. You’ll learn ocean safety, surf etiquette, how waves form, and how to read the conditions. With daily in-water lessons and video analysis, you’ll progress quickly and be riding real waves by the end of the week.
But this experience goes beyond surfing. You’ll stay in our beachfront hotel, enjoy breakfast each morning, and have unlimited access to our full surfboard selection. You’ll also take part in surf seminars, weekly events, and connect with other guests. Round-trip transportation from Liberia Airport is included.
Since 2001, thousands of travelers have learned to surf with us and created unforgettable memories in Costa Rica. Reserve your spot at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp and start your surf journey today. We’re ready when you are.
Costa Rica Surf School for Beginners
Since 2001, thousands of guests have learned to surf at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Our beginner surf school is designed to help you progress quickly, with guidance from some of the most experienced instructors in the country.
When you join our program, you won’t just learn fast—you’ll have a great time doing it. Surfing becomes more than a new skill. It becomes a passion, a lifestyle, and the start of your surf journey.
Beachfront Location
Unlike most surf camps in Costa Rica, Witch’s Rock is located directly on the beach. You’ll walk from your room to the waves in just a few steps.
This prime location puts you in the heart of the action every day. No shuttles, no delays—just wake up and surf. It’s the perfect setup for an unforgettable surf vacation in Tamarindo.
Ideal Waves for Learning
Tamarindo offers some of the most beginner-friendly waves in all of Costa Rica. The waves break gently over a sandy ocean floor, making it a safe and supportive place to learn.
Locals recognize Tamarindo as a learning beach, so you can surf comfortably without feeling in the way. You’ll catch more waves, gain confidence, and improve faster in these ideal conditions.
Expert Surf Instruction
Our instructors have taught thousands of beginners how to surf. They’re passionate, patient, and highly trained.
When you sign up for our surf school, you’re assigned a personal coach who’s committed to your success. You’ll learn everything from surf theory and etiquette to wave prediction, positioning, paddling, and standing up on your board.
By the time you leave, you’ll be a confident surfer ready to paddle out at your home break—or anywhere in the world.
Friendly and Fun
Surfing isn’t just about technique. It’s about joy, connection, and shared adventure.
At Witch’s Rock, you’ll be surrounded by people just like you—first-time surfers and curious travelers from around the world. You’ll learn together, laugh together, and likely make lifelong friendships along the way.
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Witch's Rock Surf Camp
has Surf Camp Vacations for Everyone.
Beginner surf school packages include:
Stay in our beachfront hotel overlooking Tamarindo’s best waves. We are the perfect home base for your Costa Rican surf vacation. We have Single Queen Rooms, Double Queen Rooms / Penthouses and Apartment-Style Rooms
Many rooms have an ocean view. All rooms are close to the sand and include air conditioning and streaming fast wifi.
Our beginner surf school program includes daily 2-hour surf lessons with an expert instructor. 1 instructor to 3 students max.
Learn the fundamentals of surfing. Gain confidence as we teach you the rules, how to stand up, and how to surf. By the end of your week, we guarantee you’ll be up and riding waves.
A Saturday-Saturday reservation is suggested, but not required. Guests can stay more or less than 7 days, and trips can start on any day of the week.
Watch video footage of yourself surfing and receive constructive feedback from your surf instructors.
This is one of the most powerful tools to help improve your surfing. These video files are yours to keep.
Our daily surf seminars are great oppurtunities to socialize and possibly learn something new!
Seminars include:
- Ocean Safety
- Proper Paddling
- Surf Etiquette
- Surf Science
- Surfboard Design
- History of Surfing
On Friday, we take you on a surf trip to another beach so you can practice your skills in more challenging conditions.
On Friday night we host a graduation party. Watch a custom video memorializing your week at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp and receive your diploma.
Whether you need help choosing the perfect board for your first lesson, or you are an experienced surfer who doesn’t want to pay the fees to bring your board, we have what you need.
You can test and change boards as many times as you like all day long. We have over 250 surfboards in our rental fleet: long boards, mid-range, shortboards, and alternative shapes by Firewire, Robert August, Von Sol, Walden, and more.
This isn’t your normal free breakfast.
Choose from anything on the menu in our beachfront restaurant Eat at Joe’s. Prepare for your big day of surfing with large portions of tasty beach grinds.
We provide free airport transportation
to and from the Liberia International Airport in our air conditioned vans on Saturdays. Arriving another day of the week? No problem, we can pick you up at your convenience for $96
If you are arriving by other means, please contact us for information and we can help you out.
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