Discover Nosara Fish & Surf

Fishing, Surf, SUP and Island Adventures — all from Playa Pelada.

Choose Your Adventure
Fishing in Nosara
Surf Lessons
Surf Trips by Boat
SUP Adventures
Pink Sand Island
Wildlife Tours

Choose Your Adventure

Private, small-group ocean experiences with local captains and guides.

Inshore fishing charter with roosterfish in Nosara.

Inshore Fishing Charters

Catch roosterfish, snapper, dorado and more with experienced local captains who know every reef in Nosara.

Fishing Details
Surf lessons for families and beginners in Playa Guiones.

Surf Lessons in Playa Guiones

Friendly, personalized coaching for beginners, families and returning surfers. Boards and rashguards included.

Surf Lesson Info
Surf trip by boat to empty sandbars near Nosara.

Surf Trips by Boat

Score empty sandbars and special spots only accessible by boat. Ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers.

Surf Trip Info
SUP adventures surfing and cruising in Nosara.

SUP Adventures (Ocean & Mangrove)

Peaceful paddling through mangroves, rivers or calm ocean mornings — guided, safe and perfect for all levels.

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Snorkeling near Pink Sand Island close to Nosara.

Pink Sand Island Tour

Visit the famous pink-tinted sandbar for snorkeling, swimming and unforgettable photos in clear water.

Pink Sand Details
Freedive spearfishing with roosterfish in Nosara.

Spearfishing (Freedive)

Guided freedive spearfishing on reefs and coastal structure. A traditional, hands-on ocean hunting experience with local guidance.

Spearfishing Info
Sea turtles seen during wildlife boat tour in Nosara.

Wildlife & Sunrise/Sunset Cruise

100% chance of turtles and about 50% chance of humpback whales or dolphins. Available at sunrise or sunset.

Wildlife Tour Info
Artisanal bottom fishing with big pargo in Nosara.

Artisanal Bottom Fishing

Classic bottom fishing with baits and jigs targeting pargo and plate-size reef fish — a local Nosara tradition.

Artisanal Fishing

Nosara Local Captains for Fishing, Surf & SUP Adventures

Nosara Fish & Surf is led by captains who grew up on these waters. We navigate by coastline, currents and tides — the old-school way — and mix it with modern surf trips, SUP tours and freediving. This is the true Nosara panga experience, upgraded for today’s ocean lovers.

Recent Catches

Dorado fishing in Nosara.

Dorado days — perfect for fun, action-packed half-day trips.

Pargo caught while bottom fishing in Nosara.

Solid pargo — amazing on the grill after your trip.

Red snapper and plate-size fish from Nosara reefs.

Red snapper and plenty of plate-size fish for fresh ceviche.

Spanish mackerel caught near Nosara.

Spanish mackerel — fast, fun and delicious predators.

Our Reviews

★★★★★

Group Surf Lessons
“I had my first ever surfing lesson at 56! I rode my first wave after about 15 minutes… highly recommended.”
— Steve Butcher, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Pink Sand Island Tour
“We caught 50 lbs of fish, snorkeled a shipwreck, visited Pink Sand Island and even had our catch cooked on the beach!”
— David Beeman

★★★★★

San Juanillo Tour
“Fishing, surfing, snorkeling, sea turtles and amazing views. Joel made us feel at home the entire time.”
— Nicolas Salem

Playa Pelada — Your Launch Point

We operate directly from the beach in Playa Pelada. No long drives or crowded marinas — walk across the sand and step onto the boat.

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