Wave Selection and Catching Waves
Improve your ability to recognize and catch suitable waves.
Personalized surf coaching in Costa Rica
Surf Coaching in Pavones
Take your surfing to the next level with personalized coaching in Pavones, Costa Rica. Whether you're working on wave selection, positioning, paddling, duck diving, or improving your technique, our experienced local surf coaches can help you build confidence and progress in the water.
Two-hour private coaching session · $60 per person
Book a Coaching SessionPrivate coaching sessions are available to Una Ola guests and surfers staying elsewhere in Pavones.
Is coaching right for you?
Improve Your Surfing with Personalized Coaching
Already know how to surf but feel like your progress has slowed? Our surf coaching sessions help intermediate surfers identify areas for improvement, develop better technique, and gain confidence in a variety of conditions.
Positioning and Timing
Work on where to position yourself, when to paddle, and how to approach a wave.
Surf Technique
Refine your paddling, duck diving, turns, and other techniques with personalized feedback.
Still Learning the Basics?
Our Surf Lessons offer hands-on instruction for beginners.
A more independent surfer
Build Confidence and Improve Your Surfing Skills
Personalized surf coaching helps you better understand your surfing, recognize areas for improvement, and develop the skills to progress with greater confidence.
Through practical feedback and time in the water, you'll learn to make better decisions, refine your technique, and become more comfortable surfing independently.
Conditions and feedback
Personalized Feedback to Improve Your Surfing
Coaching That Adapts to Conditions
Every surf session is different. Our coaches consider your experience, goals, and the local surf conditions to help you make the most of your time in the water.
Surf Photography and Video Analysis
Seeing yourself surf can help you recognize habits, understand your technique, and identify opportunities for improvement. When conditions permit, we use surf photography and video analysis to provide additional feedback and support your progression.
Photography and video analysis are subject to weather, surf conditions, and availability.
Ways to work with a coach
Book Surf Coaching in Pavones
Whether you're staying at Una Ola or elsewhere in Pavones, our private surf coaching sessions can help you take your surfing to the next level.
Local knowledge
Guided Surfing and Surf Trips
Already comfortable surfing independently? Our local surf guides can help you explore the waves around Pavones, discover nearby surf breaks, and make the most of the conditions during your visit.
Whether you're staying at Una Ola or elsewhere in Pavones, we can help arrange guided surfing experiences tailored to your ability, interests, and the local conditions.
Transportation to nearby surf breaks can be arranged, and you're welcome to bring your own surfboards or ask about our Surfboard Rentals.
Explore Cabo Matapalo
Looking for a surf adventure beyond Pavones? Ask us about our Cabo Matapalo Surf Trips for experienced surfers interested in exploring another part of Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast.
Book Your Surf Coaching or Guided Surfing Experience
Ready to improve your surfing or explore the waves around Pavones? Whether you're looking for personalized coaching or local surf guidance, Una Ola can help you plan an experience that fits your goals.
Tell us your preferred dates, number of surfers, and experience level. We'll help arrange coaching or guided surfing based on your interests and the local conditions.
Book Your Surf Experience