Had an excellent surf camp with Barefoot Surf Travels team and other surfers in Nosara (Guiones... read more
Had an excellent surf camp with Barefoot Surf Travels team and other surfers in Nosara (Guiones... read more
I had a blast at Barefoot Surf's retreat in Costa Rica (Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2025). But it wasn't just... read more
I first found Barefoot Surf through their online surfing tutorials. If you haven't checked them out on Youtube, you should. They even have their own app with tons of additional surf instructional material. Out of all the "how to surfing videos" I have come across, Barefoot's are by far the best! I liked their videos so much that I decided to attend their surf camp in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Leading up to the camp, Barefoot was very good at communicating and responsive to all my inquiries. The week-long surf camp was very well organized and had good flow. It was the perfect balance of surfing, video analysis, surfing theory, recovery/down time, and organized dinners.
It was a little out of my comfort zone to travel solo and share accommodations with strangers, but I am so glad I did. Everyone was so nice! Our entire group meshed very well, which created awesome comradery. Everyone was like-minded and eager to get better at surfing. During down time lots of us hung out together and enjoyed each other's company.
Barefoot's on land surf coaches/team were AMAZING! Huge shout out to Naomi, Josh, Tabbi, and Chris for making this week so awesome! They are all incredibly knowledgeable about surfing. They go out of their way to make every guest feel welcomed from the moment they arrive. They are always accessible if you need something or just want to talk through aspects of your surfing. I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with all of them!
I have been surfing for about 4 years, never super consistent since I don't live near the ocean. I can honestly say that I learned more in this one week surf camp than I have in years on my own. Each morning would start off with a sunrise surf session. Best conditions of the day! Glassy waves, no crowds, and light off shore winds...what else could you ask for! Barefoot's in the water local surf coaches were also amazing! These guides grew up surfing this break. They were super knowledgeable and excited to share local experience. Having them in the water would give you confidence and help get you into more waves. The morning surf sessions were all video taped. Later in the day, you got to review the video from your morning waves with one of Barefoot's on land surf coaches. This honestly is where I learned the most! I have never actually seen myself surf on video. The Barefoot coaches would analyze each wave with you. Sometimes breaking it down slow-mo frame by frame. They would give you pointers and technique recommendations on what to work on and how to read the waves. Then you would get to work on these suggestions on your next surf...watch the video... continue to learn and improve your surfing and so on and so on. Each morning the on land coaches would communicate with the in water coaches before we went out to surf on what each surfer needs to work on, so there was good continuity which only helped everyone get better.
The progress I made in one week with Barefoot's surf camp was ASTOUNDING! I will absolutely be booking another surf camp with Barefoot Surf Travel. For anyone looking at improving their surfing I would 100% recommend Barefoot!
The team at Barefoot Surf Travel are excellent at getting a beginning surfer like me to advance to the next level of surfing skill. For me it was "taking the drop" on green waves, but for others in my group it was bottom turns, or popups. I can take what I learned and apply it to my home surf spot and continue to improve. I did the one-week surf camp and every detail (coaching, accommodations, meals, etc) was handled flawlessly. Great experience!
As the title says, I have progressed loads on this trip. The whole group shared this opinion that it is not only the video analysis, but somehow the way the coaches teach is something I haven’t experienced so far. The patience, kindness and professionalism is something unique. The amount of knowledge shared was extraordinary and easily understandable and applicable. The restaurants and other experiences on the side were also an awesome bonus.
Josh, Naomi, Chris and Tabbi, you guys rock!
Best Surf trip in Nosara Costa Rica to learn and progress rapidly with surfing. Always great for beginners and intermediates and the videos of ourselves for every surf session helps us progress so much. The surf theory is on point and makes starting to surf very easy for beginners and helps get to an even better level for intermediates. surf coachs and directors are lovely surfers who are passionate about surfing and want to share that! great vacay to get peace of mind and escape the monotony of the everyday routine :) 🌺🏄🏼♀️🧘🏼♀️🌞 I would not hesitate to do another surf trip organized with barefoot surf travel anytime!!!
Barefoot Surf did an excellent job! From the traveling to the surfing, Barefoot has everything planned to perfection. We loved our experience and the people behind it. And we’re better surfers! Mahalo, Barefoot! We will book again!
Had a great time, will be back. The people that work for Barefoot are absolutely amazing. Super friendly, encouraging, and totally knowledgeable about everything about surfing. Getting to know the Barefoot people and the local surf coaches was one of the best parts of the week. My 13 year old and me were up on a board on day 1 and it only got better from there. The villa we stayed at was great, had an awesome breakfast waiting for us every morning. If you want to learn how to surf, this is the place to go.