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Jaco Surf School

Jaco Surf School

Jaco Surf School is a surf school based in Costa Rica.

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Skill Level
BeginnerIntermediate
Disciplines
Longboard, Shortboard, Beginner Lessons

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What surfers are saying

4.9· 92 reviews on Google
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    zachary griffin· 3 months ago

    Just had a great lesson with Francisco today broke everything down step-by-step and got me up and riding first time out! would highly recommend him if you’re in the area and want to surf!!

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    Mathu Aru· 8 months ago

    We had an amazing time during our surfing lesson! David took his time explaining everything clearly and made sure we felt comfortable and confident in the water. The experience was well organized from start to finish—they even offered pickup and drop-off, which made it super convenient. We also really appreciated being able to hang out on the beach until we were done. Such a fun, relaxed, and memorable experience. Highly recommend! 🌊🏄‍♂️

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    Sam P· 6 months ago

    Wow! Incredible experience here with Francisco. What an incredible teacher — and such a great guy! I was not expecting to be any good and he really got us up and moving. He breaks it down so well building up step by step so when you get out there you feel in control. And he really gets excited with you as you start to get it. Makes the experience so great. Can’t pass him by now without starting up a conversation. Surf with Francisco— will be the highlight of your trip.

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    Chris Meunier· 2 years ago

    Wow is an understatement! It was my first surf lesson ever. Francisco taught me and pushed me to succeed. I caught the first two waves and bailed before getting all the way back. Overall I rode 10 or so waves all the way in. I love Francisco’s approach, energy and knowledge. The rest of the team are very nice as well. They have lounges and umbrellas to relax after and have a safe place for belongings. Thanks for being awesome!

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Current conditions

64Maybe/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Wed, Sep 23 (67)

Waves

3.4 ft @ 7s

Wind

5 kt

Gusts 18 kt

Water

87°F

Air

76°F

Rain chance

98%

Forecast outlook

Tue3.5ft86°F
Wed3.4ft84°F
Thu3.0ft83°F
Fri3.3ft83°F
Sat3.5ft84°F
Sun3.9ft87°F

Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF). See full conditions →

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