Beginner Surf Camps
New to surfing? Our beginner surf camps focus on building confidence and developing the fundamentals through personalized instruction, with lessons adapted to your ability and the conditions.
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Surf Camps & Custom Surf Trips in Pavones, Costa Rica
Experience the waves of Pavones with an all-inclusive surf camp at Una Ola. Our surf camp packages combine beachfront accommodations, round-trip Golfito Airport transfers, breakfast, personalized surf lessons or coaching, surfboards, bicycles, and surf photography and video analysis when conditions allow.
A custom surf stay
What's Included in Your Surf Camp
Our all-inclusive surf camps bring together the essentials for a comfortable, rewarding surfing vacation in Pavones, Costa Rica.
A typical Una Ola surf camp package includes:
- Beachfront accommodations at Una Ola
- Round-trip Golfito Airport transfers between Golfito and Pavones
- Daily breakfast
- Personalized surf lessons or private surf coaching, depending on your experience
- Surfboards suited to your ability and the conditions
- Complimentary bicycle use
- Surf photography and video analysis, weather and conditions permitting
Want something different? We can customize your surf camp by adding meals, yoga, massage, excursions, or other experiences. We can also remove services you don't need.
Whether you're traveling alone, with friends, or with family, we'll help you put together a surf camp that fits your plans.
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Find the Right Surf Camp for Your Experience
Every surf trip is different. Whether you're learning to surf, improving your surfing technique, or exploring the area's waves, we can tailor your package to your experience, interests, and schedule. Add meals, yoga, massage, excursions, or other activities—or leave out anything you don't need.
Intermediate Surf Camps
Already surfing but ready to improve? Our intermediate surf camps focus on wave selection, positioning, timing, technique, and building consistency. Private coaching and video analysis can help you identify areas for improvement and make the most of your time in the water.
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Comfortable surfing on your own? Enjoy beachfront accommodations and the freedom to surf at your own pace, with boards, transportation, and other services available as needed.
Guided Surfing and Surf Trips
Looking to explore beyond the familiar breaks? Local surf guides can help experienced surfers navigate conditions, discover suitable waves, and arrange surf trips around Pavones and the surrounding area.
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Learn to Surf in Pavones
Our beginner surf camps are designed to help you build confidence in the water while developing a solid foundation in surfing. With personalized instruction from experienced surf instructors, you'll learn essential skills such as paddling, catching waves, standing up, and understanding ocean conditions.
Lessons are adapted to your ability, progress, and the daily surf conditions. We focus on creating a supportive learning environment where you can improve at your own pace, enjoy your time in the water, and develop skills you can continue building on after your trip.
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Coaching and feedback
Intermediate Surf Coaching in Pavones
Already catching waves but looking to improve your surfing? Need help with your duck dive? Our private surf coaching helps intermediate surfers develop better wave selection, positioning, timing, paddling, duck diving, and overall technique. Whether you're working through a particular challenge or simply want to become a more confident and consistent surfer, we'll tailor the coaching to your ability and goals.
Photo and video analysis are valuable parts of our coaching approach. Reviewing your surfing together can help identify habits, understand what needs improvement, and make adjustments that carry over into future sessions. Photography and video depend on weather and surf conditions and may not be available during every session.
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Surf and yoga
Yoga Bliss: Surf & Yoga Retreats in Pavones, Costa Rica
Combine surfing, yoga, and beachfront relaxation with a personalized Yoga Bliss experience at Una Ola. Whether you're learning to surf, improving your technique, or simply enjoying the waves at your own pace, we can arrange yoga sessions to complement your time in the water.
Your stay can include beachfront accommodations, surf lessons or coaching, yoga, and other experiences based on your interests. Add massage, excursions, or extra time to relax, and we'll help you create a surf-and-yoga vacation that suits your schedule.
Plan Your Yoga Bliss StayA flexible surf week
A Typical Week at Una Ola
Most of our surf camp guests stay for seven nights, giving them time to settle in, enjoy Pavones, and develop their surfing over several days.
A typical week includes approximately six surf lessons or coaching sessions, with timing adjusted to the tides, swell, weather, and each guest's experience and energy levels. Some days may offer opportunities for additional surfing, while others are better suited to rest, exploring the area, or enjoying the property.
We keep our surf camps small so we can provide personalized attention and adapt the schedule to the conditions rather than following a rigid itinerary.
Guiding and exploration
Guided Surfing & Surf Trips Around Pavones
Pavones is famous for its long left-hand point break, but there are other waves to explore throughout the surrounding area. Our local surf guides can help experienced surfers find suitable conditions, understand unfamiliar breaks, and make the most of their time in the water.
Whether you're looking for guidance at Pavones, exploring nearby surf spots, or planning a more adventurous trip to Cabo Matapalo, we can arrange local surf guides and transportation based on your experience, interests, and the conditions.
Make it your own
Customize Your Surf Camp Experience
Every surf trip is different, and we're happy to adjust your package to suit your plans. Whether you need additional transportation, a different surfboard, more time in the water, or activities beyond surfing, we can help arrange the details.
Surfboards and Equipment
Surfboards are included in our standard surf camp packages. We can help you select suitable boards for your ability and the conditions, with additional rental options available.
Explore Surfboard RentalsTransportation
Round-trip transfers between Golfito Airport and Una Ola are included in our standard surf camp packages. Transportation from other locations, including the Costa Rica–Panama border, can be arranged separately.
Surf Lessons and Coaching
Your surf camp can be tailored to your experience and goals, with additional private lessons or coaching available upon request. These services are also available to visitors who aren't staying at Una Ola.
Beyond Surfing
Make time to enjoy more of southern Costa Rica. We can help arrange yoga, massage, fishing, horseback riding, nature excursions, and other local experiences. Additional meals can also be incorporated into your package.
Explore Local ExperiencesBook Your Surf Trip
Ready to experience surfing in Pavones? Whether you're planning an all-inclusive surf camp, an intermediate surf camp, a surf-and-yoga retreat, or a custom surf trip, we'd be happy to help you put together the right experience.
Tell us your preferred travel dates, number of guests, surfing experience, and what you'd like to include. We'll help you choose suitable accommodations and arrange a personalized package around your plans.
Surf camp pricing depends on your accommodations, length of stay, and selected services. Contact us for a customized quote.
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