Watch the pop-up
On the sand you can see the whole movement. Watch where the instructor puts their hands and where their feet land. Ask to see it again before you try it yourself.
SURF RANCH · SURF SCHOOL
Your first surf lesson in San Juan del Sur
Stay at the resort and head to the beach for your lessons. Here’s how much time you’ll spend in the water and what to plan around it.
90-minute lessonsBoard during lessonsReturn beach transport
Your first surf lesson at Playa Remanso
The package session is a 90-minute group lesson with a certified surf instructor. These photos from our gallery show what learning looks like, from finding your feet on the sand to trying a wave. Tell the instructor if this is your first time on a board or if you’ve already tried standing up.
Practice your stance
Try the movement on the sand and ask the instructor to look at your footing. It’s easier to ask which foot goes forward here than while you’re also thinking about a moving board.
Take one thing into the water
Ask what to focus on for your next attempt. That might be your takeoff or your stance. Wave conditions shape the session, so let the instructor choose the spot and pace for the group.
From the resort to the beach and back
Playa Remanso is a few kilometres from the resort along the coastal highway. For a booked lesson, the ride starts at Surf Ranch, takes you to the beach and brings you back to the resort. Board use during your lesson is included. You don’t have to organize a separate taxi or bring a board for this session.
Arrange your lesson with reception or by WhatsApp. Give your dates, the number surfing and everyone’s experience level. Confirm where to meet, the departure time and the return plan with reception before making lunch or onward travel plans. The 90 minutes are lesson time. Allow extra time for the ride in both directions.
CHOOSE YOUR STAY
How many surf sessions?
3 nights · 2 lessons
A short first trip with two lessons per person.
5 nights · 3 lessons
Three lessons per person, with more time to spread them across your stay.
7 nights · 4 lessons
Four lessons per person over a week at the resort.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
From breakfast to your beach session
Breakfast comes with your room. Each package adds one lunch or dinner per person per night, board use during lessons and return beach transport. Drinks, extra meals and airport transfers are separate. Reception coordinates the lesson times around ocean conditions.
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Who’s joining the lessons?
The package page accepts groups of one to twenty. If some guests want to surf and others prefer pool time, ask reception about the arrangement before choosing a package for everyone. For club trips and organized retreats, discuss the group itinerary with the resort.
Work backwards from the return ride
The lesson itself lasts 90 minutes. On a three-night package, two lessons give a beginner three hours of instruction across the stay. Beach transport, getting ready and the return trip take additional time. Ask reception for the pickup and expected return before arranging lunch or another booking.
If your last day is a departure day, give reception your checkout and onward travel times when scheduling. Your room checkout is by noon. Ask about a session earlier in the stay if the beach timing and your departure do not fit together.