Jaco Surfing by Skill Level

Not sure which lesson or guide is right for you? Start with your current level.

First-Time Surfers

You've never surfed. You'll learn safety, paddling and the pop-up, and ride whitewater near the shore.

• Read: your first surf lesson, step by step and surfing 101
• Book: beginner surf lessons

Beginner Surfers

You've stood up a few times but are still learning to time waves, paddle efficiently and stay balanced.

• Read: how to catch your first wave, common mistakes, how to read waves
• Book: private lessons for faster progress, or group lessons

Intermediate Surfers

You paddle out past the whitewater and catch unbroken waves, and want to improve positioning, angles and turns.

• Read: intermediate surfing in Jaco, understanding swell, Jaco surf tides
• Book: private coaching

Advanced Surfers

Our lessons focus on first-time, beginner and intermediate surfers. Experienced surfers can still use our guides to surf spots near Jaco and the live surf report.

Not Sure?

Ask a Jaco surf instructor and we'll recommend a lesson.

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