October 11, 2026

The first paddle out happens just after sunrise, when the water is still glassy and the beach is nearly empty except for a few early risers stretching in the sand. By the time the sun is properly up, Santa Teresa is...

September 30, 2026

Most people stand up and ride their first whitewater wave in their very first session. That part is genuinely fast. Riding your first proper green wave, the unbroken kind, usually takes about one to two weeks of...

September 22, 2026

Costa Rica has surf on both coasts, warm water all year round, and a wave for wherever you're at, from your first wobbly pop up to the kind of legendary lefts surfers travel the world to ride. This guide takes you...