Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
The Costa Rica Surf Institute in Tamarindo offers students
a comprehensive surf experience. We offer a groundbreaking eductational approach
to surf lessons, utilizing both yoga classes and video analysis sessions.
Whether you choose our week-long surf camp or a longer period of lessons you will
greatly improve your surfing while at CRSI.
We teach students wave science, surfing etiquette and how to incorporate yoga and
proper fitness into your surfing routine.
Interested? Read more on our programs page
Sign up Now for our Kids and Family Camps!
The Costa Rica Surf Institute
offers the most trusted surf lessons and camps
for kids and families in all of Costa Rica. Our instructors are experienced
in teaching children to surf in a safe, monitored environment. Join us
and learn to surf
with the entire family!
See what past CRSI students are saying:
Chris Cook Texas, 24,
“I loved it. The video analysis helped me with my pop, stance, and footwork.
I was up on a wave the first day of surf camp and improved my surfing every day I was in Costa
Rica after that.“
Sarah Bucko Washington, 21,
“I loved learning to surf in Tamarindo with Alex and the crew. CRSI is the best value for surfing
lessons in Costa Rica. I learned a ton of Spanish too and made a ton of good friends.“
Read more testimonials from CRSI surf students.
Follow Us On Twitter
*NEW* December 2009 Student Photos Posted!
CRSI Surf Blog: Pray For Barrels
Follow the CRSI Blog now online. Stay
up to date with the day to day operations at the Institute including
surf trips, surf announcements and updates from Hugh and Alex from
in and around Tamarindo.
*NEW* December 2009 Student Videos Posted!
Surf Lesson Video - Costa Rica Surf Institue
As a surf student of The Costa Rica Surf Institute you will experience a hands on teaching approach and be able to track your progress as you practice what you learn during your surf lessons.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica Surf Reports
Check the Costa Rica waves, weather, wind and conditions before you hit the beach! Surfline has the most accurate forecasts for Tamarindo, Play Grande, Avellanas and the rest of Costa Rica's famous surfing beaches on the web.

