Surf. Travel.

  Have you ever wondered what a week in the Intermediate Surf Program is like? Well, who better to tell you than our return guests! Melany and Jimmy created an incredible vlog about their last experience with us in early April this year. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4sx6zyTd7Q We just love the rawness of it. Their vlog shows it all: from waking up in the morning for the surf tours, the van or boat rides, and stopping midway to grab some delicious empanadas. They capture the fun days in the water and those humbling moments when the waves are bigger than expected. Plus, they showcase the lively atmosphere of Tamarindo Town, where you can have a blast with old and new surf friends. Mel and Jimmy met Chris, Stephany, Sail, and John on pr...

  Costa Rica Surf Camp offers an unparalleled surfing experience combined with breathtaking natural beauty. As a prime destination for surfers, Costa Rica’s vibrant surf culture and year-round waves attract enthusiasts from all around the world. At the heart of this paradise, Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo stands out. Known for its personalized surf lessons, expert instructors, and prime beachfront location, it caters to surfers of all levels. Overview of Costa Rica Surfing Experience The Surf Culture in Costa Rica Costa Rica boasts a vibrant surf culture deeply rooted in the country’s love for the ocean. Surfers from around the world flock to the Pacific shores to catch the perfect wave and immerse themselves in the laid-back atmosphere of beach towns like Tamarindo. Why Choose Costa Rica for Your Surfing Vacation When it comes to planning your next surfing adventure, Costa Rica stands out as a top choice. With its consistent waves, warm waters,...

Here at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, we are prepping for our fourth trip to Peru and we have been getting a lot of questions about what is needed for a surf trip to a developing country like Peru. I thought that I might share my short list of what prep work you need and what to bring should you ever go surfing off the beaten path. Here is my recommended list: Check with the CDC to see what vaccines are recommend for the country you are traveling to. If you are going to more than one country, make sure you have all vaccines that you need to enter all the countries. For example, if I want to come back to Costa Rica after visiting Peru , I have to have my Yellow Fever shot, along with the proper documentation. Make sure all of your regular vaccines (tetanus and the like) are up to date. First aid kit including (but not limited to): Band aids - No brainer Hydrogen peroxide – good for cleaning cuts and your ears! Bring it ...

Here at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, we get a lot of questions about what is needed for a surf trip to the Central and South America. Right now I am prepping for my second trip to South America: Peru ! Here is my short list of recommendations: Check with the CDC to see what vaccines are recommend for the country you are traveling to. If you are going to more than one country, make sure you have all vaccines that you need to enter each country. For example, if I want to come back to Costa Rica after visiting Peru , I have to have my Yellow Fever shot, along with the proper documentation. Make sure all of your regular vaccines are up to date. First aid kit including: Band aids - No brainer Hydrogen peroxide – good for cleaning cuts and your ears! Bring it or get it in country Imodium, Kaopectatee II, Imodium A-D or some other loperamide based drug – you know why. Duct tape – cause you only need...

When we get notified of cheap flights to Costa Rica we like to share the love! www.spiritair.com Currently Spirit Air is offering roundtrip flights for $201 (including tax!) for travelers during the rest of September. Guests must fly on the following dates: September 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30. On the Spiritair.com website you'll find their "$36 + tax" one-way fare special, which is valid through today... - click here to HEAR THE WRSC RADIO COMMERCIAL - If you miss the Spirit Air special, we are finding plenty of $300 priced tickets to/from San Jose, Costa Rica for this month and through the month of October. $300 roundtrip to fly to Costa Rica is cheap! Plus, WRSC is offering 25% off of our normal rates if you book during the Green Season. And on top of that, if you book a large group trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, we can arrange for free shuttle transportation to/from Tamarindo (on select dates). Call us with any questions at 1-888-318-...

As many of you know, I love to travel and surf good waves. I can do both if I'm willing to have a flexible schedule. My friends and family joke about how "last minute" I make travel plans, but for me this means I can go where and when the waves are good. Hurricane season can mean excellent surf along the eastern coast of the US, but you have to be ready to move at the drop of a hat if you want to score. According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. When a hurricane strengthens and is on the move, waves can get big, and it happens quickly. Staying on top of the weather news is crucial, so thankfully we have the ever-improving Internet to help us out with this. I've found a couple of iPhone apps that help make last-minute travel to good surf a reality. #1 iMapStorm app, $3.99 Last Wednesday morning I woke up in San Diego, checked the iMapStorm hurricane forecast app on my iPhone, and realized t...

We have a lot of really fun beach breaks in this area, but sometimes you want to try something different. That is why we have trips to Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. Speaking of Peru, do you like that photo above? How about this one? You can be there! On November 6-13, 2010 Joe will be guiding the tour to Peru. It is $1400. Just fly into Lima on the 6th and fly out on the 13th and we will take care of the rest. We will announce a more detailed schedule later. Give us a call at 1-888-318-SURF or an email at witchsrocksurfcamp@gmail.com for more details and soon you can be experiencing the glory of some of the longest left point breaks in the world. In the meantime, Check out these pics!

I was sitting on an airplane waiting to debark in LIR when the baggage truck rolled up and the airline guys started offloading the luggage. The window seat gave me a perfect vantage point to watch the guys work while waiting for the doors to open. First off: a short board bag, tossed onto one corner of the baggage cart. Ouch! Second off: a long board case, thrown on top of the short board. WTF? I wondered what kind of boards were in the bags, and whether or not their owners were bound for WRSC. Last time I shipped a board, packed with great care and lots of pipe insulation, bubble wrap and towels, it arrived with the nose smashed as though it had been shoved hard into a wall. I hoped these boards would fare better... Next item - a large suitcase, tossed on its side next to the surfboards. Another question came to my mind: were they going to leave those surfboards laying there while they filled the whole cart? Within three minutes I had my answer: Yes they were, and they were going to...

When: January 14-16, 2010 Where: the Surf Expo, booth #552, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida Why: the WRSC crew will be on hand to tell everyone about our hotel, restaurant and new surf shop. Ask questions about the surf school, the surf tours, and our new surf yacht. Let us help you set up your next vacation to Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Free admission to the Surf Expo for all WRSC newsletter subscribers ! Email us ASAP (include your phone number) and we'll take care of getting you a full pass free of charge. Check us out at BOOTH #552 - (it looks like this): Yana and Larry, getting ready to tag some cars in the parking lot. Joe Walsh and Tom Carroll. Who will be this year's mystery guest? Marc B playing a set at the WRSC booth. See you at the show!

ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT! Call now to grab yours: 1-888-318-SURF WHAT - Intermediate Surf School Tour of Nicoya Peninsula WHEN - Jan 23 - 30 WHERE - Montezuma, Mal Pais, Samara, Nosara, and more! COST - $1200 includes transportation, hotel lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the surfing your arms can handle! WITH - Rafa! DETAILS, DETAILS... We'll pick you up in San Jose, drive you in air-conditioned comfort to the Nicoya Peninsula, provide boards and lessons and plenty of practice time daily. You stay in nice hotels along the way and let us take care of everything! JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SURF SCHOOL EXPERIENCE!! 1-888-318-SURF

Hey all, Elizabeth again. Flash, Rafa, Ulices and I got back from the bus tour on Friday. Even though we had fun, we are all happy to be back in Tamarindo. When I last wrote, we were about to head of to Pavones from Dominical. I thought it might be a good idea to let you all know what happened in Dominical and how the rest of the trip went. The second week of the trip started out great with the addition of 5 new guests. Kevin, Andrew, Kim, Tracy and Brian We then made our way to Dominical. It was a fun, short drive from Quepos. Palm hearts on the way to the factory. Dominical Dominical wave That night we all had fun getting to know each other but the next day we got down to business at nearby Dominicalito. Kim at Dominicalito Krista at Dominicalito The Crew (minus Rafa and Ulices) From Dominical we drove the long drive to Pavones! Lots of cows on the way to Pavones Paso Canoas = Panama and Costa Rica boarder = Free Trade Zone = Cheep Booze! I have never been to Panama but now I ha...