Personalized surf coaching in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Twenty years of surfing, many of them spent competing at a national level in Costa Rica.
My main focus shift is helping surfers understand their technique and improve with clarity and structure.
Every surfer is different, so every session is adapted. The goal isn't to surf more, it's to surf with intention. With understanding, control, and flow.
The wave already tells you what to do. The key is learning how to listen.
Fix the main thing holding you back.
Build consistency, flow, and confidence across different conditions.
Access remote waves you can't reach from the beach. Less crowd. Better quality. We leave together from Nosara / Garza.
A premium small-group experience — high-level coaching at some of Costa Rica's best waves: Pavones & Osa Peninsula. Pavones Retreat · July 11–17, 2026 is now open for booking.
July 2026 Pavones retreat live — see full details, pricing, and dates.
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Assessment
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Correction
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Reinforcement
Day one we watch and listen. Day two we change one thing. Day three we lock it in. The structure is simple on paper — what makes it work is the eye behind it.
Beyond Oscar, Nativos has a small team of senior coaches who guide beginner and early-intermediate surfers through the same coaching system.
All coaches follow the Nativos Surf coaching system — so the experience stays consistent, no matter who you're with in the water.
Verified Google Reviews
Oscar is hands down the best surf coach I've ever worked with. My surfing improved so much in a short amount of time — highly recommend him.
Charlotte S. · Recent client
If you're looking for a surf coach in Nosara, Nativos Surf Nosara is the absolute best. The experience working with Oscar Vargas, the owner, was outstanding. He's patient, incredibly detail-oriented, and explains things in a way that actually sticks.
Joe M. · Recent client
I've had several coaches, both private and on retreats. Oscar is the best. There were three of us, and he was able to tailor his coaching to meet each of our needs. Both in the water and out, his attention to detail was impressive.
Charlotte R. · Group coaching
Oscar was one of the best surf coaches I've ever had. He was able to break down details of a surfing challenge that has escaped other good coaches. He broke down both the good and the "needs improvement" aspects of my surfing. I'm definitely a better surfer as a result of working with Oscar.
Mary R. · Private coaching
— Ready when you are —
Tell me your dates, your level, and what's been holding you back. We'll figure out the right program together.
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