If you are looking for a high qualified staff and great options in surfboards WOW Surf is the place. I was looking for a surfboard that suits my level and Chuck gave me the best option possible. Thanks to all the staff!!!

Our main goal on this vacation was to fulfill my husband's dream of learning to surf. Alberto was wonderful! He spent a great deal of time at the shop and then again on the beach teaching technique as well as how to read the waves. Once they were in the water my husband got up his first try an most... More

We rented some excellent boards from Chuck's, a McTavish Fireball, a McTavish Original, and a Walden Magic. Two of them were brand new, and the other was not far from it. I fell in love with the Fireball, what a sweet board. Not only did we avoid the hassle of dealing with our longboards in the airports, but it cost... More

I went to Chuck's to rent a surf board. He had a good selection of sizes and types of boards. The price was fair. I was treated well by the staff, and the surf was decent.

Alberto was our surf lesson guru and he did a fantastic job, teaching both the mechanics of what surfing is and when we were in the water, showing us and being alongside us. He was very patient and told us exactly what to expect, taking us to the best beach for our abilities. Two of three of us needed lessons... More

Our 17 year old son did a lesson with Alberto over Christmas break and had a terrific time! Though it was scheduled as a group lesson, there were no other students, so he got Alberto's undivided attention for 2 1/2 hours. Great techniques, great teaching, great fun! And fun for a mom to watch as well!

I've been traveling to Costa Rica for about 12 years now, Chuck's WOW Surf shop was my very first surf shop stop then....and my only one now. Everyone in the shop is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, they have the best rental gear and the newest surf schwag, a must stop for anyone heading to Jaco. If you are lucky to... More

I've had surf lessons from several excellent instructors in my home city of La Jolla, CA. My lesson from Alberto Vasquez at Chuck's Wow Surf Shop was by far my best yet. Alberto had me do some "pop ups" on a board before we even left the surf shop and analyzed my technique. He pointed out some mistakes I was... More

What a great day of surf lessons with Alberto. My 5 year old son has been begging for surf lessons, my husband and I were were reluctant because we thought that he would get frustrated easily and give up. We were wrong!! Alberto was so patient and kind with my son and really took the time to explain everything to... More