Never touched a board? Perfect. We start on the sand, laugh a lot, and get you riding your first wave before you know it.
+ $15 per person if we head down to Cabuya for the session.
Every lesson includes
From booking to board
We're a mobile surf school, so we meet you where the waves are. Here's what happens from the moment you book to the moment you walk back from the water grinning.
Reserve your lesson online or by message, then tell us where you're staying — Santa Teresa, Mal País, Playa Hermosa, Cabuya, or nearby.
We check the swell, tide, wind, and your level each morning, then pick the best break for the day. If conditions point elsewhere, we let you know ahead of time.
On arrival we walk the beach, talk safety, explain currents and etiquette, and fit you with the right board and rash guard. Then we warm up on the sand.
Your coach is in the water with you the whole session, guiding positioning, paddling, and pop-ups. Most beginners catch their first wave within the first hour.
After the session we debrief, share fresh fruit and pipas, and hang out on the sand. Total time is about 2 hours from beach meet to goodbye.
We meet at the beach with boards, leashes, and rash guards for each guest. We'll confirm the spot choice, check the conditions one last time, and make sure everyone is comfortable in the water before heading in. If you're running late, just message us — we're flexible and used to surf-town timing.
No fixed shop, no meeting point confusion. Just show up at the beach we send you, and the whole morning stays relaxed and easy.
Good to know
Levels, what to bring, how long you'll be in the water, and what happens if the Pacific decides to throw you a curveball.
We focus on beginner to intermediate surfers — first-timers getting their first wave, families, kids, and anyone building confidence in the water. We also guide advanced surfers who want a local eye on the lineup, secret reef access, and someone to read the conditions with them.
Sunscreen, a towel, your swimsuit, water, and a good attitude. We provide the board, rash guard, leash, transport to the spot, and post-surf pipas and fruit. If you have your own reef-safe sunscreen and a reusable water bottle, even better.
Between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on the group, conditions, and how much energy everyone has. That includes the beach briefing, safety chat, warm-up, water time, and a few minutes at the end to debrief, hydrate, and snack on fresh fruit.
If we need to cancel because of unsafe conditions or flat waves, we'll reschedule you or offer a full refund — your call. For guest cancellations, we ask for at least 24 hours' notice so we can reallocate the coach and board. Shorter notice may not be refundable, but we always try to be fair when the weather changes your plans.
We meet at the beach for Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa sessions. If the swell calls for a trip down to Cabuya, we can coordinate transport for an extra $15 per person to cover the extra drive and time.
How we keep you safe
Spot selection, daily conditions, equipment checks, and a clear emergency plan — so you can relax and focus on catching waves.
We choose the beach based on the day's swell, tide, wind, and your level. Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa are our go-to beginner-friendly beach breaks. If the swell calls for it, we may head to Cabuya (+$15 transport) or other local spots where the waves match the group.
If conditions are unsafe or flat, we reschedule or refund. We do not run lessons in dangerous surf, lightning, or poor visibility. Coaches make the final call on the beach and always explain the 'why' before anyone gets in the water.
Boards, leashes, and rash guards are included and checked before each session. We size boards to your height, weight, and ability. Soft-tops and extra padding are available for kids or anyone who wants extra confidence.
Every coach carries a first-aid kit and is trained in ocean rescue and first aid/CPR. Santa Teresa has 24/7 lifeguard and urgent clinics nearby, plus local GPs for non-urgent care. If something happens, we get you out of the water, assess, and route you to the right care immediately.
Coach certifications & standards
Extras
Add coaching footage, surf photography, or a full session video to any lesson or retreat. The fastest way to see what you're actually doing in the water.
We film your waves and review them with you on the beach or back at the house. See your stance, paddle timing, and wave selection — then take the fix back into the water.
Add to any lessonA photographer in the water or on the beach capturing your best waves, wipeouts, and the golden-hour grin. You leave with high-res stills worth framing.
Single session or full weekA full video edit of your session or week — wave clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and the sound of Santa Teresa. Perfect for sharing or just keeping forever.
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Beginners, returners, kids, and lifelong landlubbers — here's what people say after a lesson with our local coaches.
"The Beach Boys were absolutely incredible to work with. Isaac was the best to work with. I learned pro tips and gained confidence to surf on my own. He even got my nervous brother out there for a lesson. Can't wait for more lessons with Isaac."
Diana Wilcox· Google review
"Would give 10 stars if it was an option. I'm super beginner but the instruction from Isaac and Sasha was incredibly helpful and helped me progress with each session. Super friendly, fun, great dudes all around. I won't go anywhere else when I come back to Santa Teresa."
Cameron Padilla· Google review
"They're amazing. I've surfed with Daniel and Isaac on two trips now. Super patient, great energy, and they adapt classes daily based on the waves and how I felt. I've had both group and private classes and progressed so much on each trip. Would love to go back soon."
Angela Yang· Google review
"AWESOME surf coach. Did a surf camp with him a year ago and came back for a private lesson and all my friends got one too. He's professional, fun, motivating, and taught me a lot about progressing my green wave catching. He took my friends from whitewash to green waves with confidence."
Claire O'Brien· Google review