Nadav Attar is a 19-year-old professional surfer living in Playa Guiones, Nosara and he is one of our favorite partners for surf instruction 🤙 Nadav competes around the world in the World Surfing League (WSL), and he is on a mission to qualify for the Championship Tour and Olympics. Last season he qualified for the WSL World Jr Championships in the North American region. This is a major accomplishment, and we are super psyched to support him! Nadav and his family own and operate Moana Surf Resort in Guiones. In his downtime from his pro surfing career Nadav and his team provide top level instruction for all levels – from beginner to advanced. They can meet you on the beach, provide board rentals and easily handle families and groups. “I love surfing around home and sharing waves with locals and tourists”, says Nadav. “It will be my pleasure to teach you a bit of what I have learned over the years in my surfing career and share the stoke with you in the water. Pura Vida and see you soon!” Check Nadav’s Instagram account to follow his progress: https://www.instagram.com/nadav_attar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Nadav for the win! https://www.instagram.com/p/DFT0yY0SUfv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== To contact Nadav DM him on Instagram or inquire here and we can connect you with him.

Alex is a renowned surf coach and instructor living in Playa Guiones, Nosara. Alex runs Initiative Surf, which provides high level coaching to amateurs and professionals. Alex is coaching the Costa Rican national surf team and individually coaches some of the best professional surfers in Costa Rica. Alex and his team are available for surfers looking to raise their skills to the next level. Initiative also offers a concierge experience to blend his world class coaching with seamless logistics for clients. In Alex’s own words: “I believe high-level performance coaching is accessible to any competent surfer who is committed to their own evolution. My mission is to make the same training that elevates professional and Olympic athletes available to you. I've dedicated my life to the art and science of surf performance, and I believe that true growth comes not just from raw talent, but from a dedicated, systematic approach.” My methodology is rooted in a deep understanding of long-term development. I provide a clear roadmap for your journey, identifying key areas for growth and crafting a plan tailored to your specific goals. While I can make a significant, lasting impact in a single session or a short program, my greatest passion lies in guiding surfers who strive to keep evolving, not stagnating”. Regarding concierge service: “We are a specialized surf concierge dedicated to crafting exceptional and personalized surf experiences. Our services are designed for discerning clients, whether they are guests at world-class resorts or residents in exclusive private villas. Our comprehensive approach ensures every detail is handled with precision. From highly personalized coaching and unique surf experiences to effortless logistics and access to the region’s best waves, we curate a program that reflects your specific ideas, goals and schedule. We provide a dedicated point of contact, like a personal assistant, available at all times via WhatsApp and email. We know that true quality lies in the details, and our service is designed to make each experience special rewarding and entirely effortless for you.”

September’s Surge Continues to Fade, But A Bump Later this Week is Likely… The end of September packed a bite across Central America but that swell is fading now. The leftovers from that pulse will keep average breaks waist-chest high through the end of the week. However, two storms merged in the eastern half of the Southern Pacific at the end of last week and this should deliver another respectable pop of SSW swell to Mexico and Central America the week of the 6th. …and More Size Should Arrive by Mid Month Storm activity returned near New Zealand in recent days. This should deliver low pressure dynamics to the SE Pacific in about a week. Forecast models suggest a rise in SSW swell around the 11th-12th of October. Crowds will be limited so enjoy the empty waves!

September is a quiet month in Costa Rica as we enter the heart of the rainy season (Sep-Oct). However, for those in the water things are looking great! Storms in the Western Pacific delivered great waves to Costa Rica at month-end. The low pressure system that sent this Labor Day swell spawned smaller storms that will keep refreshing our wave forecasts into the second week of September. The size of these waves should taper to modestly smaller than what arrived at the end of August. But get ready. We are seeing a new round of storm activity near New Zealand over the weekend, which should fully arrive in Costa Rica around the middle of September. This should boost wave heights into the 6-8ft range and see wave periods rise back into the high teens like we saw at the beginning of September. Test those leashes and get your step-ups ready. Wahoo!

August often brings good size surf to Costa Rica against milder days heading into the rainy season. And after a quiet close to July, the Pacific has been in motion. So far in August large, strong storms have continued to move from the Southern Ocean into the Southwest Pacific. This will result in a series of more westerly SW swells that will start arriving early next week. These will grow in size across the region on Monday the 18th, with a peak on Tuesday into Wednesday morning the 19th-20th, with widespread head high surf. Tropical cyclone activity will be minimal to non-existent, which should mean standard light wind in the mornings with some onshore for the afternoon. Going further out, the wave forecast looks to build as we head into the second half of the month. There is a second storm that is likely to move from the Southern Ocean into the SW Pacific this weekend (16th-17th). This second storm will likely open up a more favorable pattern a little deeper in the month. Latin America should start seeing the SSW swell to close out the month (starting around the 26th) with solid potential. There is a good chance this will continue to deliver elevated SSW swell during the first 5-10 days of September. Wave periods in the high teens, sets packing power, overhead waves and dreamy lines await!