FAQs

Only if you want to! You're welcome to use our boards when you book a session with us. We have quality boards of all shapes and sizes ranging from a 5’6 fish to an 11’0 single fin.

Not for our warm-water beach breaks at Playa Guiones!

But if you tend to really feel the cold, then it's possible you'll want a 2mm spring suit around December and January.

And if you're going on a Day Trip to another beach, Reef Boots could be applicable.

Not if you book a Retreat or a Surf+Stay package with us! We'll take care of airport transfer plus transfer to any activities included in your package.

If airport transfer isn't included in the package you book with us, you can rent a car to drive into town, book an airport shuttle, or book a flight into our regional Nosara airport. We’re happy to book these for you (or we’ll point you in the right direction if you prefer to book yourself).

Once you get into town, there are plenty of options to rent different vehicles (cars, ATVs, golf carts, bikes, e-bikes, etc.) for moving around on your own. You can also hire the local tuk-tuks that serve as taxis most times of the day.

We know how much faster you can master surfing when you measure your progress and celebrate your wins.

That's why most of our training sessions already include professional high-definition videography of your surfing…

So you can correct bad habits before they stick, and focus on doing more of what's working.

Check out our services pages to see exactly what's included in each session.

• Water Coaching

• Theory Sessions

• Surf Retreats

• Surf & Stay

We accept cash or ACH/wire transfer.

We also take credit card payments via an online payment link we can provide for you OR you can pay with a card on-site in Costa Rica (subject to a 3% processing fee).

A 50% deposit is due at the time booking is confirmed.

The remaining balance is due 1 month prior to your first surf session.

It's up to you… But we strongly recommend you book travel insurance that covers you for (1) injuries and (2) costs of forced cancellation for unforeseen circumstances like COVID-19 and other natural disasters.

Nope!

We love hosting surfers at our Retreats and Surf+Stays.

But there are plenty of other options to surf with us if you're staying elsewhere. Check out our Water Coaching and Theory Sessions.

Absolutely! We love to surf with little ones.

And our simple, step-by-step teaching method provides just enough structure for kids to make tons of progress while having the time of their lives.

We typically recommend a minimum age of 6 years old, though each child is unique.

We offer lessons in Spanish and English.

Video Analysis is a type of Theory Session. Theory Sessions are any type of strategic training your coach recommends to supplement your practice sessions in the ocean. The goal is to supercharge your surfing from the core, in ways that will stick. Theory Sessions can include:

• technique adjustment through land drills and exercises

• practical adjustments in the controlled environment of the pool

• board design workshop

• apnea training

• video analysis

That's not something you need to worry about at Ten Toes. Because EVERY Ten Toes session is customised and maximised for YOU.

If at any point you're progressing faster than a surfer you're paired with, we'll adjust the groupings and staff for the next session to ensure you're not being held back…

So you're always set up to max out your progress.

You bet!

We get your foundational surf technique in tip-top shape so you can finally unlock those long smooth nose rides 🤙

Traditional longboarding is one of our specialties, but we also teach performance longboarding and surfers on midlengths and shortboards too.

If you cancel more than 10 days before your arrival: you’ll get a refund or credit for a future booking, provided we can resell your reserved spot(s). A $200 admin fee per person will be retained. If your spot(s) cannot be resold, no refund will be issued.

Cancellations within 10 days of arrival are non-refundable. In the event that we must cancel due to reasons beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, COVID), we cannot be held liable for refunds or travel costs.

We highly recommend travel insurance covering cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances, including COVID-19 and natural disasters.

All of our coaches are trained beach lifeguards, and the majority of them also have certifications from the International Surfing Association.

In addition to outside qualifications, Ten Toes instructors are all required to pass our in-house orientation and training program, which is even more thorough.

Plus, water coaching sessions at Ten Toes will always include appropriate water safety training and self-rescue techniques. By learning how to prevent dangerous situations, you can feel more secure in the water.

You should be! Mother Nature is powerful and all good surfers have a healthy respect for the ocean. But as long as you know how to swim, you're safe surfing with us! Overcoming our unique fears is simply part of learning to surf. Because surfing is a mental game. So whatever your fears are, don't let them hold you back! It'll all be worth it on the other side of those sick rides 🏄

Year-round surfability is one of the main reasons we're located here in Playa Guiones.

Plus our skilled coaches take into account the conditions in setting the goals and focus of the day's session…

So there's always a way to practice a tweak that will take you to your next level.

Yes! Some of our most dedicated students come by themselves in order to really focus on their surfing, while also maximising the healing benefits of spending time in our magical little paradise.

Whether you choose to fly solo or bring your tribe along, you'll find yourself feeling safe and supported by our awesome instructors and fellow students just like you…

Adventurous at heart, and inspired by the opportunity to expand their potential while learning a fun new skill…no matter their age, experience level, or other attributes.

Our administrators work Mon-Fri (9am - 5pm) and rest on the weekends unless by an extra special request (though you’ll often hear back from us after hours).

Surf sessions are available every day of the week, if booked in advance.