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Surf Simply

A Surf Coaching Resort

Our week long, all inclusive surf coaching courses have been featured in The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, Outside Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post and CNN as well as receiving hundreds of 5 star TripAdvisor and Google reviews. Check out our video tutorials, volume to weight calculator, Tree of Knowledge or the Surf Simply podcast. Even better come to stay with us at our surf coaching resort in Nosara, Costa Rica.

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Last Week at Surf Simply

Jun 28-Jul 5, 2025

"I’m going to remember that I was able to start this journey kind of scared of the ocean and walked away not feeling any of that fear. I learned how to work with the ocean, not against it."

- Sera Hyde | Jul 4

Surf Simply

Technical surf coaching

Unlike conventional surf schools, this isn’t about standing up. At Surf Simply we identify the many specific skills behind the sport and then break down the mechanisms, making surfing accessible to everyone. Our team of 9 ISA and ILSF qualified coaches are surf geeks who work with just 12 guests each week, replacing ambiguous surf lingo with clear, concise, systemized coaching. We don’t teach you how to surf. We teach you how to teach yourself how to surf, or surf better through a combination of video feedback, theory lessons, and in-water coaching.

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Surf Simply technical surf coaching resort

Neil Lounsbury

April 2024 | Youtube Interview

"I feel fortunate. This was a really positive experience for me and I want to come back."

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Robert Sebastian

May 2023 | TripAdvisor

"Truly amazing. The Surf Simply team is incredible. Nosara itself is great. But Surf Simply takes it to the next level. The surf coaching is fantastic. But they focus on and nail every detail including the food, drinks, lodging, the massages. All of which made for a truly memorable trip. Thank you! I'll be coming back."

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Jon Eshleman

April 2023 | Google Review

"I had an incredible experience at Surf Simply. The staff, the coaching, the accommodations, and the food were all top notch! I've been surfing most of my life, and I found the coaching to be very helpful (Hat Tip to Jessie Carnes - my coach). It was a luxury learning experience, coupled with a tremendously hospitable staff. I would highly recommend it for any level surfer--from beginners through advanced!"

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Susie Morris

April 2024 | TripAdvisor

"This was our second visit to Surf Simply and once again it was exceptional. The team at SS manage to keep a level of excellence week in week out. From the moment you are met at the airport to the time you are returned to the airport for onward travel, everything is taken care of. We go for the surf coaching, but the accommodation, food, resort, massages, stretch classes are all wonderful."

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Adam Harrington

July 2024 | Google Review

"Worth every penny. Staff, accommodations, food, all amazing. But most important, it's the most comprehensive surf camp I've ever been to. Your surfing will change. GO"

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Seth Cassel

June 2024 | TripAdvisor

"A once in a lifetime quality experience. Best vacation I’ve taken. The blend of hard work, relaxation, learning, fun, eating/drinking, is unparalleled. And all of this in an idyllic setting, which next level service. I highly recommend this, for surfers of all levels and even non-surfers."

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Bill Uffman

June 2024 | TripAdvisor

"This is a real book and forget it experience. The attention to detail is second to none. The teaching/coaching is bar none and everything else accommodations, food, staff, amenities etc were top notch. A beginner to intermediate surfers paradise. Learned tons of practical tips to refine my skills as an intermediate surfer and my wife found it helpful as an early beginner. Would highly recommend this trip."

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Jared Morgenstern

November 2024 | Google Review

"This is my 3rd time at Surf Simply. You cannot beat this amazing combination of highly technical, serious teaching with beautiful accommodations and lifelong friends who take it just as seriously as you. The food is great, the massages are great, the coaching is great, the transportation is all taken care of."

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David Tardif

February 2025 | Google Review

"Simply exceptional! I initially thought it was expensive for a surf camp, but I’ve come to realize that what’s truly expensive are all the other surf camps I’ve done in the past that didn’t deliver results.
Surf Simply is a surf school truly dedicated to improving your skills in an outstanding environment. Huge thumbs up to the administrative staff, coaches, yoga instructor, massage therapists, and maintenance team—a model for all businesses! Under-promise and over-deliver. Well done! We’ll definitely be back."

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Surf Simply

Just surf, learn & relax

Simply buy your plane ticket and we take care of everything else. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to our resort here in Nosara. We will have already asked you about your surfing experience and goals and your preferences regarding every detail of your trip from massages, stretch classes and food, to extra activities like stand up paddle boarding, fishing or horseback riding. Every distracting detail, even down to things like tipping and bar tabs, will have already been taken care of by us before you even leave home.

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