Cabo Matapalo Surf School / Creative concept
The wave ends.
The story stays.
A website told through the words of the people who were there.
Explore guest voicesWhat Eddie teaches
Surfing taught like a craft, not sold like a ride.
Every lesson starts on the sand, not in the water. Eddie reads the swell, the tide, and the group in front of him before anyone paddles out — then teaches to that, not to a script.
Guests describe him as patient and exact: clear explanations, hands-on correction, and feedback that builds from one session to the next.
- Reading the break before anyone paddles out
- Positioning and timing, not just the pop-up
- Video or photo review, when conditions allow it
- Honest feedback you can actually use next session
Safety, before the wave
Prepared on land. Watched in the water.
Sessions are matched to real conditions and real ability, not a fixed script.
In the water
Groups are kept within sight and within reach. The plan adjusts as the swell, tide, or group changes through the session.
Before you paddle out
Sun, heat, and hydration matter as much as wave height out here. Expect reminders on sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, a hat, and water.
Owner confirmation required: replace this note once your exact safety rules are final.
Why the rules exist
Eddie isn’t strict for the sake of it. He’s responsible for the people in the water with him.
Clear standards protect guests, keep groups and families together, and protect the reputation Eddie has built one session at a time.
Credentials
Verification in progress.
Shown as pending until documentation and approved wording are in — nothing below is a confirmed public claim yet.
ISA instructor credential Pending verification
ILS lifesaving / rescue credential Pending verification
Costa Rica operating license Pending verification
Only ISA-licensed instructor on the Osa Peninsula Not published
Guest voices
Let the guests tell it.
Reserved for exact, approved excerpts — nothing paraphrased, nothing invented.
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Surf report
Real conditions, or nothing.
Experiences
Sessions, built around who shows up.
Lesson types, group sizes, and pricing — replace this paragraph once confirmed.
Beyond the main break
Some spots are better found in person.
Eddie knows more of the Osa coastline than any map will show you. Ask him directly, and he’ll tell you what’s working.
Before you reach out
Good questions. Confirmed answers.
Can reviews tell me what’s included?
How do I choose a session?
What should I know before arriving?
Is Eddie certified?
What should I bring?
Your next chapter
Start with a conversation.
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