Playa Avellanas, possibly the best surf spot on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, is waiting for you. With no tourists, wide sandy beaches, turquoise water, and perfect waves, this camp truly is a hidden gem. In fact, you’ll live in the middle of the jungle surrounded by pristine nature at just a short walk to the beach, and yet only a few kilometres away from legendary Tamarindo.
Our surf school in Costa Rica is located in one of the most versatile and consistent breaks in Central America. Of course, waves here at Playa Avellanas can be incredibly easy to surf. On the other hand, they can also offer more challenging rides when the swell is up.
In the immediate vicinity of our surf school, there are also five other breaks: La Purruja, El Parqueo, El Palo, El Estero de Avellanas, and Little Hawaii. Each of these breaks is different, with some breaking over a rocky bottom and others over a combination of reef and sand. Accordingly, this makes them more suitable for intermediate and advanced surfers. On top of that, we’re also only a short drive from world-class spots such as: Playa Negra, Langosta and Playa Grande
No matter if you are a rookie or an expert – here you will get your money’s worth.
All things considered, Playa Avellanas is a surfer’s paradise! The white sandy beach is surrounded by mangrove forests. Also, water temperature is 27 degrees Celsius on average year-round, making wetsuits obsolete. You can peacefully enjoy breaks between surf sessions under the palm trees.
Surfing, diving, wildlife watching, day trips, boat excursions, jungle walks, party nights or just a calm place to relax: at Rapture Surfcamps Costa Rica you can do it all.
No matter if you have stood on a board once or twice before, you plan all your travels around surfing the world, or you want to experience the feeling of riding a wave for the first time, our local surf guides know every break and will take you to the one that suits your level and offers perfect conditions for that day.
Indeed, our staff will show you how to successfully pop on the board, how to progress from whitewater to green waves, and how to enhance your existing skills, taking you from riding to ripping.
At our surf school, we have a selection of boards that you can hire from our friendly staff. These include twin fins, longboards, and thrusters. With this variety you can surf everything from a ripple to overheard barrels, switching up boards as the conditions change.
The beginner module is a great fit for those who have never surfed before. Also, for those who haven’t surfed in a while and want to go through the basics one more time. Our surf instructors will make sure that you develop your skills in line with your level. Moreover, they will make sure you’ll catch as many waves as possible while having fun with the other surfers.
A significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners, that’s why our school organizes lessons for complete beginners from Mondays to Saturdays, and as you progress during your time at camp, so does the instruction you receive. At Rapturecamps Costa Rica with the help of our patient and experienced instructors in just a few days you might already be riding green waves.
Your first surf lesson begins with an introduction about safety, beach awareness, and as well a clear overview of surfing equipment.
After you get familiar with these concepts you will start to learn the basics on how to handle a surfboard, paddle out, catch a wave, and get to your feet.
The main difference with the beginner module is the level of autonomy in the water. To be suitable for the intermediate classes you should be able to get up on waves on your own. Also, have a strong paddling ability, and feel comfortable in deep water. If these requirements represent a challenge for you, you might benefit more from the beginner course.
Our instructors will help you to:
This module is focused on getting to the outside (lineup) in waist-high waves. We’ll teach you to catch green waves and ride the face of the wave instead of going straight in the white water. Our instructors will give you personalized tips on how you surf and about what to improve as the quality of the waves you pick, the speed you are able to generate, your agility on the wave, etc. Their advice will help you develop your technique and improve your surfing style.
Surf guiding is always included in the room price and provided at no extra cost to all experienced surfers looking to surf at one of the many world-class breaks along the area around our surf camp.
This option does not include instruction and it is intended for surfers that know how to surf (level 3), but just don’t know where to surf in Costa Rica.
Our experienced surf guides will take you to the best waves suited to your ability and advise the best places. Either to paddle out or to inform you of any possible currents, rips, and dangers you need to be aware of.
If you do not fit into this category, but have skills more than beginner level that you wish to improve on, we suggest opting for the “intermediate” lessons instead.
Whether you are a beginner or have plenty of surfing experience, our surf guides and the instructors at our surf school know every break by heart. They will take you to the best spot for your level depending on tides and weather conditions.
If you are taking surf lessons, our instructors will first teach you the basics in surf theory class. Afterwards, they will advise you on which break suits your skill level. They’ll show you how to pop up onto the board for the first time or how to improve your existing skills. You’ll get from riding to ripping in no time. Moreover, our rental fleet consists of new epoxy and fiberglass boards in all shapes and sizes to suit your surfing needs and wishes.
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Playa Avellanas is just 10 min walking from our surf camp.
Read MoreWe love surfing, the ocean and Mother Nature and we love sharing this passion with our guests! Over the 15 yrs of history of Rapture Surfcamps we have taught more than 12,000 people how to surf. Allow us to light the fire within you too!
Read MoreDuring a lesson you will work with an instructor to improve technique and gain confidence in the water. The instructors will help you to catch the waves so you can save your energy to practice pop ups and turns. In lessons a board and lycra is included in the price. Guiding is included in the price of your stay, all you have to pay for is the board rental. Guiding involves transport to the spot and some guidance on areas to avoid in the water but apart from that you are responsible for yourself and the instructors will not give you any hints or tips.
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