Surf Adventures • Playa Grande, Guanacaste

Best Instructors
In Guanacaste

We welcome you to join us for your next great adventure, learning how to surf with the best instructors in Guanacaste.

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Mojo Surf Adventures lesson

Lessons On Our
Private Beach

Never surfed before? No problem! Come spend 2 amazing hours learning to surf with the best instructors on one of the best beaches in Costa Rica β€” Playa Grande. We supply the boards, rash guards, fresh pineapple and ice cold water, instructors, 2 hours of lessons and pick up and drop off (if needed). Our maximum 4:1 student to teacher ratio ensures you catch all the waves you want & have the attention you need.

Guanacaste's most unique surf school is not just a lesson, it's an Experience!!! From the moment we pick you up, your journey begins. We answer all your questions and get you hyped up for your surf lesson. Our local instructors will guide you through a land and safety lesson and get you into the water as soon as possible. The thrill you will feel riding your first wave and those that follow will be captured on pictures for you to relive after.

Playa Grande is a beautiful beach with amazing waves and most importantly, it is not crowded at all! Unlike Tamarindo, where you are sharing the water with hundreds of surfers of all levels fighting for waves, there's plenty of room here. As well you will be surfing on your own private beach.

To make your experience ever better, we surf the tides! The tide changes every day by about an hour and waves are better for lessons at this time. Unlike other tour operators and surf companies, our lesson times vary every day to ensure the perfect waves for your lesson. We want to give you the best experience.

Book your lessons early as to not be disappointed.

In high season we are very busy and fill up early. Email or call us to reserve your spot today.

Our Surf Experience Is Unlike
Any Other Lesson In Costa Rica

We are the only company that offers the following with every lesson:

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ISA Certified Instructors

Only 29 in all of Costa Rica

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Professional Pictures

200–300 per lesson (small charge)

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Ice Water & Fresh Pineapple

Included with every lesson

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Your Own Secluded Beach

Near Tamarindo β€” no crowds

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Free Pick Up & Drop Off

Locally, and Papagayo with beach tour

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Go Pro Rental

For your board, available on request

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Max 4:1 Student/Teacher Ratio

Best trained, experienced instructors

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Lifeguard / CPR Trained

First aid trained instructors

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Newest Equipment & Insurance

Rash guards + insurance for our customers

Proudly serving the Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Brasilito, Potrero, Hacienda Piniella, Guanacaste and Papagayo areas of Costa Rica.

Why We Are The Best β€”
Our SUP Tour

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with an amazing 2 hour SUP/snorkel tour to a private island. We start with a 10 minute land lesson teaching safety and the basics of SUPing. After your land lesson we help you out into the water where you will embark on a 20–30 minute paddle with your instructor out to a private island with a beautiful cove. We park the paddleboards on the beach and bring out the snorkel gear for you to enjoy the ocean and explore the warm, clear waters where you will see a great many colorful fish, starfish, puffer fish, octopus, turtles and lots of other ocean life. After an hour we stop for fresh cut pineapple and ice cold water before paddling back to shore. We supply everything you need for a great day including transportation if needed to our launching spot in either Playa Flamingo, Playa Dante or Potrero.

Lessons with Transportation from Papagayo

From the outlying area including Papagayo and all hotels and homes including the Four Seasons, The Riu, Andez, Occidental, Secrets, El Mangroove and others where we will pick you up and drop you off. One way of the ride (weather permitting) will include a special trip along the local Monkey Trail to follow the beautiful Pacific coastline from Portrero to Playa Grande seeing all the local villages and beaches along the way. The Monkey Trail is a back road from Papagayo to the ocean in Guanacaste. It's about 6 miles of non-paved road on which you may see different types of monkeys and other animals and go through a river bed. At the end you arrive in the pretty village of Potrero and we will drive the 25 minutes along the ocean passing through beautiful Playa Flamingo, Brasilito and Playa Conchal. We will do this one way and the other way will take the paved highway. We also offer the option for an additional $10.00 per person of stopping at gorgeous black volcanic sand Playa Dante and enjoying food and drink and the black volcanic sand (Food & Beverages your expense).

Your day will last approximately 5 hours from your pick up β€” longer if you choose the Playa Dante option.

$110.00 per person (minimum 2 people) or $55.00 should you choose to meet us at the beach

(Dreams Resort add an extra $30.00 per person)

Pictures

Mojo Surf is the only SUP company in Guanacaste that takes professional pictures of your lesson/tour. We take about 250 pictures on average and either give them to you on a CD or send via Dropbox. A great way to remember your experience.

$10.00 per person or $25.00 for a family/group of 3 or more (maximum 6 people)

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Why We Are The Best β€”
Our Team

At Mojo Surf Adventures, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do. Our professional surf instructors in Guanacaste are among the best in Costa Rica β€” passionate, experienced, and dedicated to making your surf lesson unforgettable. Led by nationally ranked, ISA-certified local instructors like Johel Dinarte, and backed by owners Tim and MJ Thomson whose sole mission is your satisfaction, our Mojo Surf Adventures team brings together world-class expertise and genuine love for the ocean.

Johel Dinarte
Johel Dinarte
Head Surf Instructor

Johel is considered one of the best instructors in Guanacaste. At 22 years of age he has been surfing over half of his life and loves teaching beginner and intermediate surfers. In his teens he was a competitive surfer and ranked nationally. Johel's love of surfing is passed onto his customers with his outgoing personality and true passion for you to have a great experience.

Tim Thomson
Tim Thomson
Owner

My number one aim is to see the huge smile on your face when you ride your first wave in. To me there is nothing better than watching that feeling of fear turn into complete exhilaration and wanting to go right back out. We strive to maintain our 5 star Tripadvisor rating and go out of our way to make sure you are totally satisfied with every aspect of your adventure with us.

MJ Thomson
MJ Thomson
Owner / Manager

Our goal here for you is to give you the best possible surf experience you can possibly have. We hired the best local instructors and we are sure you will be 110% satisfied with your adventure. We hope to see you this time and on future visits.

Blayne Thomson
Blayne Thomson
Customer Service

I'm here to help you in any way needed. From pick up and drop offs to answering your questions and emails. As Customer Service Manager I will ensure your satisfaction 110%. We would love for you to post about your experience on our Facebook and give us a review and rating on Tripadvisor.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Why We Are The Best β€”
Our Customers Say So

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We had the pleasure of surfing with MOJO surf on February 3, 2016. Being a relatively new company we decided to try them as Tim gave us a great overview of what to expect over the phone. Happily they exceeded all expectations! They picked us up on time, and as first time surfers they understood our concerns; the instructor Johel, was more than caring and very patient with us. After land instructions on safety and learning to surf techniques, we were out on the water! Johel was so good he got us up on the first run. Awesome day, Awesome people and we can't wait to come back for their stand up paddle board tour and to try out their air BNB! Tim and his wife MJ were the perfect hosts for our adventure. Do not miss this new company and Tim and M.J. truly something special! We will be back!

β€” JS (Virginia) • Visited February 2016
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My wife and I just came back to the US from our honeymoon in Costa Rica. We were referred to Mojo Surf from our hotel concierge, and what a great experience we had. Tim and MJ picked us up right from our hotel and took us to Playa Grande in a very secluded area. On the way to the beach, Tim gave us a tour and a nice history lesson of Costa Rica. My wife and I had a very brief lesson with Joel, before he took us onto the water and helped us stand up the first time for both of us. I highly recommend Mojo Surf to anyone who had not surfed before. It was very refreshing to go on an excursion with a group that is so passionate in what they do.

β€” Shayna Hogan (Ontario)
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The entire experience from start to finish was amazing. The best surf adventure you can have. The hotel pick up, to the private location, a personal photographer, fresh cut pineapple was top notch. But more importantly the care that Joel our instructor had with myself and two of my girlfriends was special. He works so hard and cares so much. Tim the owner is with you the entire time β€” making sure you are being looked after and always having a story or helpful hints. He goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Mojo Surf Adventures for its safety, TLC and awesome memory.

β€” Monica Kwias, Toronto
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This was a truly amazing experience! Johel was thorough, patient, funny, talented, energetic and totally awesome. I think the main thing that sets this outfit apart from all the others, besides the experienced staff, is that they truly care about you and your experience! They are not out to rent you a surf board and turn you loose, wishing you luck. No… Tim, MJ and Johel want you to have the time of your life… and you will! This is the real deal, and I am certain you will not find a better outfit, instructor or better people than the folks at Mojo!

β€” Bobby and Jennifer Dean, Texas β€” August 2016
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Contact Us

Reservations are required for surf lessons.

Our Surf Location

Playa Grande Beach, Guanacaste

Corporate Headquarters

Comunidad Montana de Conchal
Playa Conchal, Guanacaste

Phone

Local: 7100-2031
Out of Country: 011-506-7100-2031

Reservations are required for surf lessons.