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Semi Private Surf Lessons on Stunning Playa Grande
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Semi Private Surf Lessons on Stunning Playa Grande

By Mojo Surf Adventures
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About
Our secluded beach is the ultimate place to learn to surf with the best company in Costa Rica. No worries about 100s of other surfers around you and Playa Grande is a beautiful beach as well. The waves are awesome for beginners to intermediate surfers and we only surf around the high tide to give you the best possible waves. We take special care in every customer to make sure they have the best day of their vacation and take 150-250 pictures and video to prove it.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 2h 15m
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • We supply ice water and fresh pineapple
  • We supply everything you need including rash guards and surf boards
  • Private transportation
What's not included
  • Be sure to bring towels and sunscreen
  • Pick up at Casa Chameleon, and JW Marriott for $20 per person


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 762P85G4+VM3, 85G4+VM3 Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
    If you enter Mojo Surf Adventures into Waze or Google Maps it will bring you right to our private surf spot down our hidden road in the jungle.
Pickup details
  • We offer free pick up locally in Playa Grande and Matapalo. From Tamarindo (Playa Langosta) to Potrero (including Playa Flamingo, Brasilito, Playa Conchal and Huacas) it is $15 per person round trip. We also pick up at Casa Chameleon, JW Marriott . All hotels and homes in Playa del Coco and Papagayo (including Riu, Mangroove, Hard Rock, Secrets, Four Seasons, Andaz and all others) for an extra charge-please enquire. Transportation is paid directly at the beach. Pick up times vary with lesson times and PLEASE NOTE-minimum 2 people per lesson.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Del Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 188392P8

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 188392P8

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      • Mojo Surf Adventures
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        Playa Grande, Costa Rica
        Joined in March 2016
      • CKVoss
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best surf lesson ever!
        Mojo Surf is the best! They helped make my dream of surfing come true. I’ve tried surfing before with limited success. Mojo Surf does it right with the type of board (classic 9’ longboard instead of 10’ foamie) and incredible instruction. JP is a fantastic teacher and had me up on my first wave. The location is perfect - not crowded and with outstanding waves. I loved how JP kept helping me improve my skills so that by the end of the 2 hours, I felt like a surfer. Joel got some great photos and had lots of good tips on how to improve when we took our break midway. Thank you, JP and Joel! It was a personal goal for me to surf well and you helped me achieve it.
        Written August 3, 2024
      • michaelandmarjorieh
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mojo was awesome! Stop looking and just book it!
        Our family of six loved everything about our surf lessons with Mojo! We range in age from 54 to 16 and everyone loved it! The location was perfect and we especially enjoyed learning to surf without having to worry about dodging others. Communication with Tim prior to was easy and the true highlight was the interaction with and friendship with Johel and JP. They were so friendly and genuinely wanted to see us all succeed and worked hard to make it happen! Johel’s enthusiasm was contagious and we even invited him to join us for lunch after. He happily shared with us about his beautiful home and answered so many of our questions. We mentioned an interest in a fishing excursion and within a day he had several options for us. He not only stayed in touch during our week there, but met us at the boat the morning of our fishing trip just to make sure all was well. Johel thank you for making our week awesome even though we weren’t too great as fishermen! lol Highly recommend Mojo you won’t be disappointed!
        Written June 29, 2024
      • lesliecR2152TW
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience for my two boys
        My boys, ages 12 and 15 thoroughly enjoyed their time surfing with Tim and his employees. My boys have surfed a few times and are considered beginners and they were able to ride waves by the end of this lesson and did not want to leave! The lessons were given on a private beach that was beautiful with big waves to ride. Also, a nice touch was having M.J taking pictures so that these memories were captured and her banana bread was amazing! We will definitely return to Mojo Surf Adventures when we go back to Costa Rica!
        Written May 12, 2024
      • Connector49335428601
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing time and highly recommend
        Tim and crew were amazing! We went with 4 people of varying skill levels from never been surfing to having done a couple of lessons previously. JP was our instructor and he was so patient, motivating, and determined to get us all up on the board, which we all did. The beach was pristine and empty which let us focus on the surfing and we were able to see a very nice sunset as the lesson was wrapping up. I would go again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend them to anyone trying to go surfing.
        Written May 6, 2024
      • jasonlP1147ZB
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Experience with Mojo Surf Adventures
        I highly recommend Mojo Surf Adventures, we could not have had a better experience! Tim and all of his instructors were knowledgeable and friendly and got all of us up on waves almost instantly.... ages 5 to 53! From bringing us to the beach, giving us the basics, getting in the water with us and getting us on waves, they could not have provided better service The homemade banana bread and fresh pineapple might be the best I have ever had too!
        Written May 4, 2024
      • dylanmark20
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Favorite day of our trip!
        Mojo Surf did a a fantastic job providing our family with such a fun experience. With 9 people from ages 4 to 61 every one was accommodated and every one surfed and had fun! It was our favorite day of the trip!
        Written April 23, 2024
      • christinebZ1571TZ
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing family surfing experience!!
        I have never written a review of anything in my life, but I absolutely had to give a top-notch review to Tim and his team at Mojo Surf Adventrues. My two kids (age 15 and 11) and I had the best time!!! Tim picked us up at our hotel (the W Reserva Conchal) and drove us to and from the lesson, which was so helpful and convenient. The beach was gorgeous, with no one on it except for our lesson (a group of maybe 10-12 of us split up over 4 different instructors). My kids and I had Joel as our teacher and he was incredible. He was very friendly and supportive with all of us and made us feel 100% safe in the water and with the waves. We all stood up multiple times! The whole experience - the staff, the location, the pineapple snacks, the photos, and the service - was first rate, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. It was my kids' favorite thing that we did over a week in Costa Rica. Thank you Mojo Surf!!
        Written April 21, 2024
      • Mobile812782
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing surfing school you do not want to miss in Costa Rica
        I didn't take any surfing lessons but i was on the beach watching this surfing school and I was so amazed at how the instructors and supporting team performed. The guests arrived and were immediately greeted thought was by Tim and MJ making them feel welcome. The instructors were preparing the boards at the same time Tim and MJ were offering them the rash guard shirts in preparation for the lesson. The dry land instruction was detailed and include important safety steps. There were adults and children included in the lesson and the staff were focused on making sure the kids were involved and excited to enter the water. Once in the water the instructors led by head instructor Johel took the time to make sure the parents and kids were prepared to hop on the boards and get there first run in. The surf was at a perfect height and the timing of the tide coming in help the guests get up on the board without being overwhelmed by too big of the waves. Tim assisted the instructors getting the kids out at the same time MJ was taking professional photos of the experience for the guests to keep as memories. There was one young boy maybe only 6 years old who tried many time to get up on the board but just did not have the balance to stay up. Johel took command and hopped on the board with him and made sure he was up and rode the surf to the end. The parents and kids were overjoyed that the boy had a successful surf. I later found out that the goal of the school is that everybody gets up and rides a successful surf which I thought was a reflection on how dedicated the instructors are to the success of the lesson. During a break in the lesson MJ prepared a pineapple and homemade banana bread snack for the guests. At the end of the lesson every one were happy with their experience and thanked the team for such a great day. During these times you don't see a lot of pure dedication and effort to make customers happy and satisfied. Tim, MJ, and Johel did just that tenfold and impressed me on how well the school was run. If you are ever in CR don't pass this chance to take a lesson. You will never regret choosing them and will have great long lasting memories. Pura Vida
        Written April 14, 2024
      • O441VGpatrickp
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Lesson, Great Time and Great Beach for Entire Family
        First time surf lessons for the kids on a recent family vacation. Excellent instruction and all kids learned the basics, were able to stand up and surf pretty early in the lesson so they had plenty of time to learn and enjoy. Truly a great way to spend several hours on a secluded beach in Playa Grande. We took photos and Mojo Surf took photos also to save the memories. The lesson break of banana bread and pineapple were a great touch and the surfers (and the parents) really appreciated! We’ll definitely go back to Mojo if and when we go back to Costa Rica!
        Written April 12, 2024
      • PmBoger
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Everyone got up.
        Had a great time with Tim and his crew. Kids loved talking to the guides about surfing and the area. Everyone had a smile all day. Definitely sore after the day but everyone wished we could go another day and push our limits a little more.
        Written April 9, 2024
      • elisabethvV6707ZS
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing surf experience
        Amazing surfing experience in playa grande. We had the beach to ourselves which allowed for an incredible view + super safe experience. The instructors ajusted their classes based on each of our experiences which allowed for everyone to have fun. We had a break mid-surf with complementery fresh pineapple, homemade banana bread (to die for!!) and of course fresh water, just what we needed for a little boost of energy. Highly recommend this experience and the pictures you can get (for a small fee) really add to the memories!
        Written April 6, 2024
      • christinecV1109XP
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mojo Surf is where it's at
        Where do I start..Tim, owner of MoJo Surf, not only provided an awesome surf experience but was also super helpful and full of suggestions for our first trip to Costa Rica/Playa Grande. We ended up taking two lessons because the kids loved it so much. We had the whole beach to ourselves expect for a few others taking lessons. We had our three kids in one group together with one of Tim's very experienced surf instructors. Both instructors we had (JP and William) were great. The kids got up multiple times and we felt very safe. They took a break halfway through the 2 hour lesson for some of the best pineapple I've ever had and Tim's homemade banana bread. The second lesson we even got the adults up on the boards (no extra charge). Thanks for the unforgettable surf adventure MoJo Surf!
        Written April 4, 2024
      • katiecG2511GI
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing, don’t hesitate! Do it!! 5⭐️ A+++++ for everyone
        Mojo surf adventures is a must-do in Playa Grande for any level or age, Mojo is A++++! Our kids and the adults had so much fun and learned new skills, the instructors were amazing 🤩! Tim coordinated the tide times perfectly for their level, always had ice cold water, homemade delicious banana bread and fruit during break. His photos are beautiful, he caught every moment on camera! I highly recommend for any level! Some of our best times of our trip were on that beach with Mojo! Thank you and we will be back for more!
        Written April 4, 2024
      • Maria K
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Surf Adventure!
        Tim and his team were great! They worked so well with our young kids and were supportive. Snacks were great as well and very refreshing!
        Written April 4, 2024
      • Morganbryan02
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best afternoon surfing!
        Tim and his team somehow got all 5 of us up (ranging in ages 8-66). It was such an incredible afternoon and such a great way to get us all out of our comfort zones. Our instructors were incredibly kind and patient with all of us. Tim had cold water, fresh pineapple, and banana bread waiting when we needed a break. He also helped us plan a few other aspects of our trip that were phenomenal.
        Written March 17, 2024
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      Darwin O
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2023 • Family
      What an AMAZING experience, MJ and Johel picked us up from our hotel and took us down a secluded road through the jungle which turned into a short walking path to Playa Grande. With only a handful of other people spread across the entire beach, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Johel was a great instructor for my son and I, starting with the basics on the sand, then moving to the ocean. With Johel's help, picking the perfect waves and letting us know when to stand, we were both able to ride several waves, with MJ providing fresh pineapple and water midway through the lesson. Shortly after getting back to our hotel we already had the amazing pictures MJ had taken waiting in a Dropbox. We will definitely use Mojo again next time we're in Costa Rica and want to surf!
      Written October 23, 2023
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      Ann
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023
      I REALLY wanted to try surfing! I was hesitant because I’m not a youngster, and I wasn’t sure I could move well enough to get up on the board! I got up on the second try!
      My husband and I had a fabulous experience with Tim and Joal! The on land instructions provided us with the safety basics and confidence that I needed! My husband was more experienced and was able to move to semi independent surfing….with ongoing supportive guidance from Joal. I pretty much had Joal to myself for the entire lesson! He was so incredibly encouraging and gave me ongoing tips!
      The break on the beach was a nice time to regroup, chat with Tim and Joal about life in CR…eat some fresh pineapple and drink some nice cold water.
      Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen!! Highest SPF you have!
      We were able to walk down the beach from Palm Beaches Estates to the meeting spot…super convenient!
      Can’t recommend Mojo Surf Adventures enough!
      Written March 16, 2023
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      Bianca
      80 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This experience is a must, and one of the best you’ll find the area. First off, Tim and Johel work with the tides, so they bring their guests out when the time is right vs a lot of other surf experiences trying to make a quick buck. You’ve got you’re own private little spot on Playa Grande to learn. And you’re working with a local pro here…Johel is an instructor who knows his stuff and makes you feel super safe. Tim stays close by on beach, shouting tips and taking glam shots as you surf. Cold water and fresh pineapple is provided too. I will definitely be back to surf with them again!
      Written February 7, 2022
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      Lindsay B
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Family
      Tim, Johel and JP are awesome. So knowledgeable. They help everyone have a good time and make amazing memories. I highly recommend Mojo Surf no matter what level of surfer you are (absolute beginner to advanced)!!

      Thank you, Tim & Johel!
      Written February 27, 2024
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      Lindsay G
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023
      Great experience with Tim, MJ and Joel. We brought our two kids, age 5 & 7 along who had such a blast learning how to surf. The beach we were at was so beautiful and remote. We ended up having a private lesson as the other family booked couldn't make it. We plan on coming back to CR and doing more surfing next year ! Highly recommend!
      Written April 2, 2023
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      Oliver
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023
      What an absolutely amazing experience! My wife and I had a fully private surfing lesson on the last day of our trip to Costa Rica. It was our first time surfing and we had no problem getting up on the board. Tim and Johel were awesome - professional but laid back and full of energy. We only regret that we didn't sign up for a full surf camp weeks earlier!

      The beach was secluded and quiet. You can't get the same experience at the busy Playa Tamarindo. We would recommend this tour to anyone!
      Written February 14, 2023
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      Montana1680
      New York City, NY4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Family
      Our favorite day in Costa Rica. Tim was very easy to communicate with via What's App to reserve transportation as well as a semi-private lesson for my husband and daughter. I was able to watch them and enjoy the ocean at their stunning and secluded beach. Great day. Great vibe. Highly recommend.
      Written March 26, 2024
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      Lauren G
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Friends
      Wow! What a fantastic lesson. Tim and Joelle were just so nice and helpful. Three ladies, beginners and in our late 40’s shredding in the whitewater during sunset. Nothing scary about this experience only helpful instruction and attentive hype! Would recommend 10/10.
      Written May 3, 2024
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      maventh
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Family
      We had the best time with Mojo Surf Adventures in Playa Grande! Tim was easy to communicate with about scheduling our time and gave great directions to the spot! The lessons were perfect and the instructors so patient. They worked really hard to get us up and on the right waves. It was great to have 1 instructor per 4 people, so a ton of individual time. Tim took a lot of great photos and sent to us -so nice to have them! Tim and his Mojo Surf team are great. Highly recommend!
      Written March 19, 2024
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      Sabrina S
      Toronto, Canada6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023
      This is my second year surfing with Mojo and once again it was amazing. Tim and Johel are fantastic. I was nervous not having surfed for a year but the team made me feel comfortable again and I was back on the board in no time. I appreciate Tim and Johel teaching me new things on the board and pushing me to new limits.
      I even brought my friends and their daughter would had an amazing time as well.
      I will be back as much as possible to learn more from the MojoSurf team. Highly recommend surfing with them.
      Written March 23, 2023
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