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Costa Rica’s Original Surf Camp • 4.6/5 From 919 Reviews ★★★★★

100 Steps From Your Bed To The WATER.

A surf camp, a beach hotel, two restaurants, a coffee shop and a brewery. All on one stretch of sand. Full of locals, learners, families, and people who just came for lunch.

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Travelers' Choice 2026 | On This Sand Since 2001

Which One Sounds Like You?

Being Good At Surfing Is Cool. Being Stoked On It Is Better.

In 2001 a broke twenty-three-year-old sank his entire savings into a beat-up school bus and, with just enough luck, drove it from California to Costa Rica. With no paperwork, and not much of a plan, he started running boat trips for advanced surfers. It was a good business. But when he watched a first-timer stand up and completely lose their mind, something clicked.


So he opened Witch's Rock Surf Camp on the north end of Tamarindo, despite everyone telling him he was crazy. Twenty-five years later, the town has grown around the camp and the boat trips are still happening. The same people come back every year, some for twenty. Robert August shaped boards here for twelve of those. He's the guy from The Endless Summer, the

movie that sent Joe down here in the first place.


Joe's still here, paddling out most mornings, walking around with his shirt off. Most people think he's a guest.

Three Ways To Stay

All of them get the pool, the beach and the restaurants.

The Surf Week Bring Anyone Along Just A Room (At Pueblo Dorado, Across The Street)
For You came to surf You're on a reservation with someone who did You want a room close to the water
Room On the sand Sharing Across the street from the beach
Coaching Every day Skip it, or add a lesson any day Add a lesson any day
Breakfast Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's
Boards 300+, swap any time Rent at any time Rent at any time
Pool, beach chairs, showers, free coffee Yes Yes Yes
Places to eat and drink Four on site Four on site Four on site
Airport ride Free Saturdays* Free Saturdays* Not included
Nights Seven, or tell us Match theirs You pick
From $1,803 per person (two sharing) / $2,205 solo $50 a night, or $350 a week $90 a night per room for two, breakfast included
See the programs Add to a booking Check dates

THE SURF WEEK

For You came to surf
From $1,803 per person (two sharing) / $2,205 solo
Room On the sand
Coaching Every day
Breakfast Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's
Boards 300+, swap any time
Pool, beach chairs, showers, free coffee Yes
Places to eat and drink Four on site
Airport ride Free Saturdays*
Nights Seven, or tell us
SEE THE PROGRAMS

BRING ANYONE ALONG

For You're on a reservation with someone who did
From $50 a night, or $350 a week
Room Sharing
Coaching Skip it, or add a lesson any day
Breakfast Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's
Boards Rent at any time
Pool, beach chairs, showers, free coffee Yes
Places to eat and drink Four on site
Airport ride Free Saturdays*
Nights Match theirs
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JUST A ROOM (AT PUEBLO DORADO, ACROSS THE STREET)

For You want a room close to the water
From $90 a night per room for two, breakfast included
Room Across the street from the beach
Coaching Add a lesson any day
Breakfast Cooked to order at Eat at Joe's
Boards Rent at any time
Pool, beach chairs, showers, free coffee Yes
Places to eat and drink Four on site
Airport ride Not included
Nights You pick
CHECK DATES

* Come any day you want. Saturday just gets you the free ride from Liberia.

* Someone on the reservation needs to be on a surf program. Ask us if you're not sure.

Coming as a group with mixed levels? Everybody books together and surfs at their own pace.

"We had some people in intermediate and some beginners. Gino and Oscar were both amazing coaches. Even though the swell was small most of the week, Gino put in the extra effort to find us good surf spots."

Daniel L – February 2026, traveled with friends

Your Week

What a week here actually looks like

Same beach. Two very different weeks.

SATURDAY

Free van ride from Liberia airport. Check in, walk the property, pick a board off the rack. Nothing's scheduled. Go for a swim, explore town, or grab a beer at El Vaquero.


From here the week splits. Beginners surf the wave out front all week. Everyone else is on the road every morning.


IF YOU'RE A BEGINNER


SUNDAY

Meet your coach and get in the water, out front, where it's sand all the way down.


MONDAY

Second session, then footage with your coach.


TUESDAY

Out front again. It's why the camp was put here.


WEDNESDAY

Session, then video again. This is the day most people stop thinking about it and just surf. Some move up a group, which means they're in the van the next morning.


THURSDAY

Out front. Fourth session, and it shows.


FRIDAY

Graduation. Last session, then the whole camp gets together to close out the week.


SATURDAY

Breakfast, one more paddle out, van to the airport.


IF YOU'RE NOT


Every morning the coaches pick a break based on wind, tide and swell. Then you get in the van or on the boat. Avellanas, Playa Grande, Marbella, or wherever's working that day.


Intermediates get coached at each one. Video review through the week. Advanced surfers get guides instead of lessons.


Once a week the advanced group runs to Witch's Rock or Ollie's Point. Which day depends on the forecast, and the coaches call it the night before.


Friday is graduation for everybody.

Some people do nothing all week. Some people do everything. Some do a bit of both.


IF YOU WANT TO DO NOTHING

Coffee at Dawn Patrol under the almond tree. The pool in the courtyard. A chair on the sand, a good book, and no reason to get up. Lunch at El Vaquero right on the beach, a nap and a massage. Happy hour at 4 pm. Then sunset. Live music.


That's a real day. Nobody here is going to bother you about it.


IF YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING

  • Turtle tours at Playa Grande, October through February.
  • Volcano day at Rincón de la Vieja. Ziplining, tubing, horseback riding.
  • Catamaran at sunset with snorkeling and an open bar.
  • Deep sea fishing.
  • ATV up into the hills.
  • Estuary trip through the mangroves.
  • Town for the shops, the spas, and more restaurants than you'll get through in a week.

Front desk books any of it, usually the day before. Nothing to plan before you land.


IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND

Take a lesson. People do.

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Beachfront hotel rooms. Clean, comfortable, and right on the sand.

We keep things straightforward. All of our rooms have crisp linens, cold air conditioning, lightning fast Wi-Fi, and direct beach access. Every accommodation located on-site at the surf camp is available exclusively with our surf packages. Find the layout that fits your group and step straight into the water.

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BEACHFRONT STUDIO

1 Queen Bed / Max 2 Persons


Our single premier oceanfront studio sitting directly on the sand peaks. Clean and highly efficient with a private sliding door that looks straight into the Tamarindo shorebreak.

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Weekly: $2,660 (single) / $2,030 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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SUNSET ROOMS

2 Queen Beds / Max 4 Persons


The absolute closest rooms to the beach in town. Step straight out to the sand from a ground-floor unit, or check the lineup right from a private upstairs balcony.

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Weekly: $2,975 (single) / $2,187.50 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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COURTYARD ROOMS

2 Queen Beds / Max 4 Persons


Spacious and comfortable layouts set right inside our quiet, relaxing courtyard pool area. An ideal option for active families and traveling surf crews.

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Weekly: $2,800 (single) / $2,100 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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PENTHOUSE ROOMS

2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin / Max 5 Persons


Our ultimate rooftop sanctuary offering panoramic ocean views and massive private balconies. Built for premium travelers looking to fully disconnect in comfort.

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Weekly: $3,500 (single) / $2,450 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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JOE'S TIKI HUT

3 Bedrooms / 4 Beds / Max 8 Persons


The flagship private compound for large groups and multi generational families. An expansive beachfront layout built to host your entire crew steps from the peaks.

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Weekly: $4,900 (single) / $3,150 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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TIKI ROOMS

1 Queen or 2 Twins / Max 2 Persons


Clean, compact, and deeply practical efficiency spaces. A comfortable basecamp built specifically for travelers prioritizing maximum water time over extra square footage.

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Weekly: $2,205 (single) / $1,802.50 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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HOTEL PUEBLO DORADO

Sister Hotel / Max 2 Persons


Our wholly owned property located just a short walk down the street. The ideal offsite budget fallback offering a clean, air conditioned room with full day use access to our main beachfront surf cage, pool, and restaurants.

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Weekly: $1,890 (single) / $1,645 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

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BEACHFRONT STUDIO

1 Queen Bed / Max 2 Persons


Our single premier oceanfront studio sitting directly on the sand peaks. Clean and highly efficient with a private sliding door that looks straight into the Tamarindo shorebreak.

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Weekly: $2,660 (single) / $2,030 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

Select Package →

SUNSET ROOMS

2 Queen Beds / Max 4 Persons


The absolute closest rooms to the beach in town. Step straight out to the sand from a ground-floor unit, or check the lineup right from a private upstairs balcony.

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Weekly: $2,975 (single) / $2,187.50 (double)

Room & Surf Program Included

Select Package →

OUR SIGNATURE STAY

OUR CLASSIC 7-DAY SURF PACKAGES. RUNNING FOR OVER 25 YEARS.

For over a quarter-century, our weekly Saturday-to-Saturday packages have been the ultimate way to experience this beach. We built these to take care of everything from the moment you land. Families and groups can easily mix and match different programs under the same room reservation, so everyone stays together, eats together, and surfs the exact waves that match their pace. It’s straightforward, unpretentious, and built to give you the surf trip of a lifetime.

Surfer riding a wave on a surfboard, wearing a black wetsuit and blue-orange shorts.

Weekly From $1,645

BEGINNER SURF SCHOOL

The ultimate foundation. Structured beach break instruction, ocean safety, and basic wave mechanics designed to get you riding down the line with confidence.

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Surfer riding a wave on a surfboard under a clear blue sky

Weekly From $1,645

intermediate surf package

Break through the plateau. Focus on wave selection, turn mechanics, and intensive video coaching analysis to build total independence in the lineup.

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Surfer crouched on a white board inside a green wave under a blue sky

Weekly From $1,645

GUIDEd surf tours

Guided tours to premium regional peaks driven by optimal wind and tides. Includes Langosta lineup shuttles and full demo board cage access.

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Man and child on a sunny beach holding a surfboard, with ocean waves and surfers in the background

Custom package pricing

family & group trips

Mix and match different skill level tracks for your entire crew under a single reservation so everyone stays together and surfs at their own pace.

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EVERYTHING THAT'S INCLUDED

Every classic surf camp stay completely includes:

Surf Coaching & Media

  • Daily Video & Photos: A dedicated videographer films your sessions every single day. You keep every high resolution file.
  • Video Analysis Sessions: Regular video coaching reviews to break down your technique and accelerate your progress.
  • Expert Surf Instruction: Daily coaching sessions tailored dynamically to current ocean conditions and your specific skill level.
  • Unlimited Board Rentals: 24/7 access to check out and swap over 300 premium shapes from our on-site demo fleet.

Trips & Weekly Events

  • Witch’s Rock & Ollie’s Point Boat Trip: Advanced packages of five nights or more include a dedicated boat trip to score waves at the legendary Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point breaks.
  • Friday Camp Graduation Tour: A classic weekly tradition where everyone comes together for a final Friday surf tour and graduation celebration to cap off the week.
  • Secret Beach Tours & Excursions: Guided access to local hidden spots and coastal areas off the beaten path.
  • Surf Workshops & Skills Clinics: In-depth seminars covering wave mechanics, surf etiquette, board design, and ocean safety.
  • Yoga Classes: Dedicated yoga sessions on-site to stretch out, recover, and keep your body loose and paddle-ready.

Hospitality & Real Food

  • Free Airport Shuttles: Seamless, 100% free round-trip transportation to and from Liberia International Airport (LIR) on Saturdays. 
  • Real, Cooked-to-Order Breakfast: No corporate buffet lines. Order any single dish and drink straight off the menu at Eat at Joe's. 
  • Beachfront Lodging: Clean, comfortable accommodations right on the sand or at our partner sister hotel down the street. 
  • Full Resort Privileges: Unrestricted access to our beachfront pool, lounge chairs, surf cage, and community spaces.

SUNSET & CRAFT BEER

FRESH FOOD, COLD DRINKS, AND LIVE MUSIC.

From sunrise through dinner, this is the premier spot to catch the sunset and experience the best beachfront vibe in Tamarindo. Walk straight off the sand into our open-air venue for legendary daily happy hours from 4:00 to 7:00, fresh local fish tacos, and cold site-brewed Volcano IPAs. Between the morning lattes at Dawn Patrol and the vibrant energy of live music under the market lights, there is always a front-row sunset seat and a lively local community waiting for you here.

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PLAN YOUR SURF TRIP.

Drop your details below and we will help you map out the perfect stay. If you are traveling with a group of different surf levels or non-surfers, just let us know and we will handle the logistics to keep everyone together.

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Our surf camp is open every single day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST to take your call and help you lock in your dates in real time.


Call us toll-free at +1-888-318-7873 (US), locally at +506 7250-8754 (CR).