Surf Costa Rica With JJ

Private surf coaching, guided surf trips and unforgettable ocean experiences for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.

Discover Costa Rica through surfing with local surfer José Joaquín “JJ” López. From beginner-friendly waves to advanced surf missions, JJ helps you experience tides, swell, surf culture and ocean life like a local.

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Why Surf With JJ

More than surf lessons — JJ creates personalized surf experiences built around ocean knowledge, local conditions and authentic Costa Rican surf culture.

Local Surf Knowledge

Understanding tides, swell direction, winds and spot selection across Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Personalized Surf Experiences

Sessions adapted for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.

Guided Surf Trips

Explore iconic surf destinations with local guidance and curated logistics.

Competition Background

Years of international surf competition experience bring confidence, ocean awareness and technical understanding.

Surf Experiences & Coaching

From first waves to advanced surf progression, every session is personalized around your level, goals and ocean conditions.

Beginner Surf Lessons

Safe, fun and confidence-building surf experiences for first-time surfers.

Intermediate Surf Progression

Improve positioning, wave selection and consistency in Costa Rica’s tropical waves.

Advanced Surf Sessions

Surf coaching focused on technique refinement, wave reading and challenging conditions.

Surf Guiding

Discover the right waves based on tides, swell and your surfing level.

Video & Photo Sessions

Capture your surf experience with optional filmmaker and photography packages.

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Full Ocean Experiences in Costa Rica

More than surfing — curated ocean experiences designed around Costa Rica’s coastline, waves, food and adventure.

Private Surf Trips

Swell-based trips to Costa Rica’s most iconic surf destinations.

Surf & Fishing Experiences

Combine surfing with local fishing adventures and ocean exploration.

Private Chef Experience

End your surf day with curated local dining and private chef options.

Filmmaker & Surf Content

Professional surf photography and cinematic edits available for your trip.

Multi-Day Surf Missions

Custom surf adventures across multiple Costa Rica surf regions.

Guided Surf Trips — Follow the Swell

Based in Playa Hermosa, Jacó, JJ guides surfers across Costa Rica’s best waves depending on swell, tide and conditions. From quick local sessions to full-day strike missions, each trip is planned around the best window to score.

Central Pacific

Local access from Jacó and Playa Hermosa to consistent beach breaks, reef waves and nearby peaks.

Ideal for daily scoring, coaching sessions, filming and flexible surf plans.

Example spots: Playa Hermosa, Jacó, Esterillos, Roca Loca.

South Pacific

Longer strike missions for surfers looking for powerful waves, remote energy and iconic Costa Rican setups.

Best when south and southwest swells are active.

Example spots: Pavones, Matapalo and nearby southern breaks.

North Pacific

Boat-based and road-trip surf missions toward world-class right points and clean seasonal conditions.

Best during north, northwest and west swell windows.

Example spots: Ollie’s Point, Witch’s Rock and nearby northern breaks.

Swell tracking Tide planning Local guidance Limited groups Optional fishing Filming available Private chef option

Costa Rica Trip Regions

North Pacific Central Pacific South Pacific

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Trips are swell-window dependent and customized by level, group size and ocean conditions.

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Costa Rica Surf Knowledge

Local ocean intelligence that helps you surf safer, progress faster and choose the right wave every day.

Ocean Timing

Tide understanding by zone and break type
Swell forecasting for trip planning
Seasonal condition awareness

Wave Selection

Spot selection by surfer level
Wave reading and positioning guidance
Safer entry and exit decisions

Local Flow

Surf etiquette in local lineups
Hidden spot strategy when conditions align
Travel rhythm around weather and traffic windows

José Joaquín JJ López surfing in Costa Rica

Meet JJ

Originally from Venezuela and based in Costa Rica, JJ has spent years surfing, traveling and exploring waves across the region.

His approach combines local surf knowledge, international experience and personalized guidance to create authentic surf experiences for every level of surfer.

Whether you are catching your first wave or looking for the right swell window for a surf trip, JJ helps you experience Costa Rica through surfing.

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Surf Background & Experience

Competitive milestones that support JJ’s ocean knowledge and coaching confidence.

ALAS Latin Tour Champion

Continental champion with years of experience surfing waves across Latin America and Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Junior Champion

National junior title winner with deep roots in Costa Rica’s surf scene and wave culture.

ISA World Surfing Games Athlete

International surfing experience representing Venezuela on global competitive stages.

Collaborations & Partnerships

Lifestyle-aligned brand collaborations built around authentic surf travel, coaching and ocean storytelling.

Athlete visibility
Surf lifestyle content
Costa Rica surf market
Brand activations
Coaching and travel content
Competition exposure

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Open to collaborating with brands aligned with performance, community and authentic surf experiences.

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