What would a vacation to Costa Rica be without experiencing the thrill of surfing the world famous waves at Jaco Beach?
From beginners to avid surfers, there are surf lessons and packages available for everyone on vacation at Playa Jaco and nearby Playa Hermosa!
From individual surf lessons to group and family lessons, Playa Jaco can accommodate anyone wishing to hang-ten in Costa Rica!
Home to the Billabong World Surfing Games in 2009, Jaco Beach and Playa Hermosa are celebrated as Costa Rica’s surfing mecca. Jaco, Costa Rica features a variety of established surf schools offering surf lessons for all levels.
Playa Jaco is renowned for its consistent surf and warm Pacific Ocean waters, making ideal surf conditions available year-round. The long, cresent-shaped beach of Playa Jaco offers left and right breaks making it ideal for beginner surfers.
Playa Hermosa offers surfing conditions ideal for more experienced surfers. The long, sandy stretch of beach offers the most consistent surfing conditions and biggest waves in Costa Rica. However, the current at Playa Hermosa can be quite aggressive so caution must be taken when surfing at Playa Hermosa!
Surf schools in Jaco, Costa Rica will have students riding waves on the first day of surf school.
lessons start with a review of the fundamentals of surfing, emphasizing effective paddling techniques and the proper way to stand on a surfboard. Surf Instructors also provide students with a basic background of ocean knowledge to ensure safety standards.
After practicing with a surfboard from the sandy shores of Playa Jaco, Costa Rica, students will make their way out to sea to try their hand at riding the gnarly waves at Jaco Beach!
One day surf lessons and full course surf packages are available in Jaco during your vacation in Costa Rica. For additional information, contact your Escape Villas concierge for Playa Jaco, Costa Rica.