Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are structured to teach you more than just how to stand up on a surfboard. We cover the basics of surfing, from safety and surfboard management to catching waves and standing up, but we like to go beyond the typical surf lesson spiel and share our knowledge and experience with our guests. We love surfing, we live to surf, and we want to help awaken your inner surfer.
Private Surf Lessons
Quick Info
Cost: $60 USD
Dates: Anytime
About Private Surf Lessons
Our private surf lessons are one-on-one sessions that are specifically designed according to your surfing ability and experience. Regardless of whether it’s your first time surfing, or whether you already know how to stand-up and carve, we will work with you to help improve your surfing skills. Having a Bodhi Surf Instructor work independently with you is very helpful when it comes to breaking down and analyzing your surfing technique. We take great pride in helping individuals of all ages meet their goals and improve their skills, as well as in sharing our love for surfing and nature.
FAQs
What is a typical beginner lesson like?
The lesson starts off with your instructor going over ocean safety and surfboard management to ensure you have a safe surfing experience. While on the beach, your instructor will explain how to paddle, read and catch waves, and proper technique for standing up on your board. Then you will draw the outline of a surfboard in the sand and work on your technique for standing up. After some practice you will head to the water to catch your first waves and apply what you have learned.
Is a private surf lesson right for me?
Private lessons are not for everyone. We liken a private surf lesson to that of a private tutor. Typically, a person interested in private surf lessons is someone who learns best in a one-on-one environment and/or has a genuine interest in learning about surfing as a whole. If you don’t think private lessons are for you, check out our group lessons.
Testimonial
“As someone who had never surfed before, I was both nervous and excited to try it out. I found that the instructor Gibran was very helpful and patient and turned the surfing lesson into a really enjoyable experience. It also was even more valuable to me knowing that by taking a lesson with the Bodhi Surf School, a local youth would also receive a lesson. My inner surfer was definitely awakened that day and I can’t wait to surf again!”
Quick Info
Cost: $50 USD/person
Dates: Anytime
About Group Surf Lessons
Our group lessons are most popular among students because they provide the best of everything; personalized surf instruction and a fun social environment. We maintain a 3:1 student to instructor ratio in our group surf lessons to ensure your safety and provide a personalized surfing experience. The small group sizes allow Bodhi Surf instructors to be more effective in their surf instruction and it facilitates personal interaction with students, which allows us to go beyond just teaching you how to stand on a surfboard. Generally speaking, group lessons tend to be more popular than private lessons, as surfing is definitely funnest with friends.
FAQs
What can I expect to learn in a group lesson?
Beginners can obviously expect to learn how to stand up on a surfboard, but at Bodhi Surf School our number one priority is teaching safety, so expect to learn about ocean safety, surfboard management, and surfing etiquette. Our ultimate goal for beginners is that they develop the ability to surf independently. Some of the common things intermediate surfers learn at Bodhi Surf Schol are linking turns, reading waves, and more. Beyond just surfing, we will share our local knowledge and experience of living in a Marine Conservation Park in Costa Rica.
Are group lessons better than private lessons?
Because we maintain a low student to instructor ratio for our group lessons, there is not much of a difference between our group and private surf lessons. All of our surf lessons take into consideration each student’s surfing ability and personal goals so that we may facilitate each individual’s progress.
Testimonial
“I wanted to thank you for giving us the surfing lessons. We had a lot fun and felt like we got our moneys worth. I think we were all able to get up within an hour!! All in all we had a blast out there and will forever remember Uvita and surf lessons with you!!”
What is included:
- Surfboard and all necessary equipment to surf
- Transportation from around the Uvita area
- 2 hours of group surf instruction
- Park entrance fee
What we recommend you bring:
- Sunblock
- Towel
What NOT to bring:
Valuables such as
- cameras
- jewelry
- wallets
- or other accessories which you will not want to take or wear in the ocean
