Surf Coaching
Surf coaching helps you surf with more awareness, confidence and control. The right guidance makes it easier to choose better waves, improve your positioning and refine the details that truly make a difference. Every surfer is different and that's exactly why coaching matters. We adapt to your level, support your strengths and help you get more out of every wave you take.
Structured Progress. Small Groups, Local Coaches.
Surfing is taming positioning, repetition and understanding. Our surf coaching at Coco Loce is built around clear progression from your very first wave to advanced intermediate refinement. We coach different levels in small groups (max. 2-3 surfers per coach) to ensure safety, focus and personal feedback. Our head coaches are certified surf instructors (ISA) and speak fluent English. They are local surfers who grew up in this region. They know the coastline, the sandbanks and the behavior of each break in different swell directions, tides and wind conditions.
Levels We Coach
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Complete Beginners
No previous experience needed. We start on land. Before entering the water, you'll learn:
- ocean awareness & safety
- basic surf theory
- paddling technique
- pop-up mechanics
- board control
Once the fundamentals are stable, we move into whitewater at beginner-friendly sandy-bottom spots. This structured approach builds confidence from day one.
- ocean awareness & safety
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Advanced Beginners
For surfers who:
- can ride whitewater consistently
- working toward catching green waves
Focus:
- paddling efficiency
- positioning
- controlled take-offs
- building consistency & Confidence
We also introduce surf theory, covering surf etiquette, basic ocean awareness, and an understanding of tides, swell direction and how waves break.
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Intermediate
For surfers who:
- catch green waves independently
- want more control and flow
Focus
- wave selection
- generating speed
- first tums
- reading conditions
- Controlling the board
At intermediate level, surf theory focuses on reading the lineup and the surf forecast, analyzing swell period and direction, understanding tide influence on wave shape, and applying wave theory to improve positioning and decision-making.
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Advanced Intermediate
For surfers who:
- confidently surf in various conditions
- want to refine technique, flow and performance
Focus:
- Shortboard skills: clean cutbacks, speed generation and management linking maneuvers, controlled wave finishes
- Longboard skills: cross-stepping, controlled turns, smooth and stylish wave finishes
- positioning in more critical sections of the wave
- improving decision-making in varying conditions
- optimizing your riding from take-off to finish
For advanced intermediate surfers, if video footage is available through a booked videographer, the sessions are reviewed together with our surf coaches to provide precise feedback and refine technical details.
Equipment & Booking Options
Our surf coaching can be experienced as part of one of our curated surf packages, such as the Surf & Yoga Package, which combines structured sessions in the water with balance and recovery off the board. For those who prefer more flexibility, private lessons are available and can be booked individually.
A private session costs $60 USD without board or $75 USD including board. If you simply wish to rent equipment, board rental is available for $20 USD per day.
We offer a diverse quiver of 20+ longboards in different volumes and shapes, as well as 15-20 shortboards, step-ups, fish and more. This variety allows us to match your board to your level and daily conditions. For highly advanced surfers seeking maximum performance and responsiveness, we recommend bringing your own board. In addition to that, It is also possible to book a videographer or photographer for your surf sessions. This allows you to capture individual days in the water and document your progression. Reviewing your waves afterward can offer additional insight and is a valuable complement to your time in the ocean.