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Best Surf Schools and Camps in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (2026)

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

5 places · No paid placementsHow we rankNothing here is for sale: no business can buy a position, and partners are labelled and never move up the list. Every price comes from the place's own website or says n/a. Read how we rank
01Mahalo Surf Club, Santa Teresamahalosurfclub.com
Las Piedras, Santa Teresa main roadMahalo Surf ClubSingle lesson 60 USD
★ 5 (343)From 60 USD
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Mahalo Surf Club

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⭐ 5 (343 Google reviews)Las Piedras, Santa Teresa main roadSingle lesson 60 USDMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A surf club on the main road across from Blooma Hotel that teaches all levels and takes students to Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen, Playa Hermosa and Mal Pais. Its site lists a single lesson at 60 USD, a surf week at 240 USD and a month at 945 USD, plus surf skate sessions.

Clear published prices, from 60 USD a lesson to month packages Surf skate sessions and drone footage add-ons On the main road, so you walk or ride to the beach Drone footage costs extra on every package
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02The Girl and the Sea Surf school, Santa Teresathegirlandtheseacr.com
Playa CarmenThe Girl and the Sea Surf schoolPrice n/a
★ 5 (314)
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The Girl and the Sea Surf school

⭐ 5 (314 Google reviews)Playa CarmenPrice n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A Playa Carmen surf school that breaks lessons into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with boards and rashguards supplied. The same brand runs surf retreats, a surf skate program, a shop and a bus cabin to stay in.

Clear level descriptions so you can pick the right lesson Retreats and on-site stay if you want a package No lesson prices on the pages we read Shop and retreat side make the site busier than a plain school
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03Santa Teresa| Blue Mystic Surf School, Santa Teresabluemysticsurf.com
Playa Carmen, next to Taco CornerSanta Teresa| Blue Mystic Surf SchoolPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (448)
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Santa Teresa| Blue Mystic Surf School

⭐ 4.9 (448 Google reviews)Playa Carmen, next to Taco CornerPrice n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A local team of instructors teaching 1.5-hour private and small group lessons, up to three students per instructor, at Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa. With 448 reviews it is the most reviewed school on the list.

Most reviews on this list (448) Small groups capped at three per instructor Prices only on request by phone Rated 4.9, a touch below the two 5.0 schools above it
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Playa Hermosa, CobanoZopilote Surf CampPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (303)
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Zopilote Surf Camp

⭐ 4.9 (303 Google reviews)Playa Hermosa, CobanoPrice n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A surf camp at Playa Hermosa, north of Santa Teresa, running since 2005 according to its site. It takes up to 16 guests in four two-story cabins with air conditioning and a pool, two minutes on foot from the beach.

Lessons, boards and a place to stay in one booking Small, capped at 16 guests, steps from a quiet beach No prices on the pages we read; you search dates in its booking tool About 30 minutes by taxi from Cobano airstrip and outside Santa Teresa's restaurants
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Playa Hermosa, CobanoStay True Surf CompanyPrice n/a
★ 5 (101)
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Stay True Surf Company

⭐ 5 (101 Google reviews)Playa Hermosa, CobanoPrice n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A surf school at Playa Hermosa rated 5.0 from 101 reviews. It has no website, so lesson types and prices come by phone or WhatsApp.

Perfect 5.0 average on Google Quieter Playa Hermosa beach, away from the Playa Carmen crowd No website, nothing published about lessons or prices Fewest reviews of the five (101)
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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Frequently asked

How much is a surf lesson in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

Mahalo Surf Club publishes a single lesson at 60 USD, a surf week at 240 USD and a month at 945 USD. The other four schools quote on request.

Is Santa Teresa good for beginner surfers?

Yes, all five schools take beginners. Playa Carmen is the main lesson beach; Playa Hermosa, where Zopilote and Stay True teach, is quieter.

Do I need a wetsuit to surf in Santa Teresa?

No. Zopilote Surf Camp's site describes the water as about 27 C year-round; schools such as The Girl and the Sea supply a rashguard and board.

How do I get to Santa Teresa?

Zopilote's site notes local flights from San Jose to Cobano take about 30 minutes, then roughly a 30-minute taxi to Playa Hermosa.

Is this list sponsored?

No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: Google surf school listings rated 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one per brand, ordered by a review-weighted score.

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