The Girl and the Sea Surf school
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A Santa Teresa surf school that teaches you to actually surf on your own, not just get pushed into a wave. Coach Davide starts with the theory and mechanics on the sand so it clicks, then builds a plan around whatever mix of levels shows up — first-timers and kids are standing and catching waves fast. Patient, genuinely kind instructors, and a lot of laughing in the water.
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Playa Carmen, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica
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Best surfing experience I’ve ever had! Incredible instructors with such a profound approach. They were so helpful, encouraging, and just genuinely kind spirits. They were so knowledgeable yet so patient. Our group has a mixture of experience and they came up with a great strategy to ensure each person received the instruction they needed appropriate for their level of surfing. I highly recommend you book with them- you won’t be disappointed! 🏄♀️ 🏄♂️ 🌊 🤙
I took a beginner group surf lesson last week and it was absolutely amazing. I had taken a surf lesson once before in California and this was so much better. Our instructors were not only patient and knowledgeable but also extremely kind and supportive. We had a great time laughing, learning, and enjoying our time surfing. They are absolutely amazing!
I can’t recommend Girl and the Sea (and especially Davide) highly enough. He is by far the best surf coach I’ve ever worked with. What truly sets Davide apart is his honesty, integrity, and the way he teaches surfing as a skill, not just a moment. Instead of immediately throwing me into the water, he took the time to explain surf theory and the mechanics behind surfing, which helped everything finally make sense. The lesson structure is clearly designed to help you become an independent surfer, not reliant on being pushed into waves like so many other schools. After years of beginner lessons elsewhere, Davide adjusted my pop-up and stance to work with my body and natural flow. With just a few small changes, everything clicked. I felt completely transformed before even getting into the water. In the ocean, he showed me how to position myself, read waves, and paddle efficiently. By the end of the session, I was paddling into my own waves with ease, and surfing finally felt effortless. I’m incredibly grateful to have found Girl and the Sea and Davide. If you’re serious about progressing and truly understanding surfing, this is the place. An exceptional coach and an unforgettable experience.
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