GUIDES
Costa Rica surf guides
Field notes for planning a surf week—start with a guide, then open a destination.
01 / SURF TRIP
How to plan a Costa Rica surf trip
Coasts, bases, sample 7-day itineraries, lessons and timing.
Read the guide →02 / SURF TOURSCosta Rica surf tours
Lessons, day trips, vacation weeks and which town to book from.
Read the tours guide →03 / SURF VACATIONSCosta Rica surf vacations
Pick a base, shape a week, book lessons and compare coasts.
Read the vacations guide →04 / SURF TOWNSCosta Rica surf towns
Compare bases by vibe, access and who each town fits.
Read the towns guide →05 / SURF SAFETYCosta Rica surf safety for beginners
Rip currents, river mouths, stingrays, lifeguards and choosing a coached sandy break.
Read the safety guide →06 / TAMARINDO VS JACÓTamarindo vs Jacó for a first surf week
Compare Liberia (LIR) vs San José (SJO) transfers, beginner waves, lessons and 3- to 7-night stays.
Compare the two bases →07 / SURF PACKING LISTWhat to pack for a Costa Rica surf week
Rash guard vs thin neoprene top, mineral sunscreen, booties, rain gear and renting vs flying with a board.
Read the packing list →08 / PLANPlan your trip
Week structure, gear, seasons and booking path.
Open plan →09 / DESTINATIONSChoose a base
Six destination guides by coast and level.
Compare bases →