Tours & experiences · Playa Guiones

Learn to surf at Guiones

Guiones is a long beach with consistent waves and room to practice. That makes it a good place for your first steps on a board.

  • USD 65 per person
  • Duration: 2 h
  • Spots per departure: up to 6
  • Book 12 h ahead

Surf

The story

Surf stories from Guiones

A beach to learn on

  • The tide decides

    The tide rises and falls twice a day and changes how the waves break. If you go on your own, check the tide chart first.

  • Waves by season

    From April to October the south swell comes in bigger; the rest of the year the sea tends to be calmer.

Nosara guide

Three beaches, three personalities

Guiones to surf and to learn, Pelada for sunsets and Nosara for unhurried walks.

Get to know the beaches

Where it happens

Playa Guiones

Guiones, Pelada and the town are close to each other; the Ostional refuge lies to the north.

Map of Nosara: Ostional, Playa Nosara, Playa Pelada, Playa Guiones and the townNosara RiverPACIFIC OCEANOstionalPlaya NosaraPlaya PeladaNosara Biological ReservePlaya GuionesTown and airstripGarzaLapa, Playa GuionesIncluded shuttle
Illustrative map, not to scale

When

Every season has its plan

Weather and waves change through the year. This is how the year plays out in Nosara.

Dry season: January, February, March, April and December

Green season: May, June, July, August, September, October and November

Bigger south swell: April, May, June, July, August, September and October

See the seasons

Good to know in Nosara

  • Out before dark

    The sun sets between 5:15 PM and 6:10 PM, depending on the month. Plan to be out of the water before dark.

  • Sunscreen and water

    The tropical sun is strong, even when it's cloudy. Bring sunscreen and water.

Questions about surfing

Do I need experience for the surf lesson?

Guiones is a good beach to learn on. If you're unsure about your level, get in touch before booking and we'll help you decide.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, water and clothes that can get wet.

With Lapa

How we work

  • Payment with Tilopay

    You pay by card on Tilopay's secure page: your card never goes through Lapa.

  • The team confirms it

    A person on the team checks your request and confirms availability.

Based in Nosara · open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Costa Rica time

Ready to go?

Let's plan your tour

Tell us which day works for you and how many of you there are, and we'll confirm the departure. Questions? Get in touch and we'll work it out with you.

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