Surf instruction
ISA Level 2
Certified surf instructor.
Local surfer · Your coach
Meet Jordy Méndez.
Born in Dominical, Jordy knows these waves from a lifetime in the water. Whether you’re trying surfing for the first time or working on a specific skill, he’ll help you understand what to do and why.
Years in the water
Since 2010
Professional surf coaching.
Ocean safety
Rescue + CPR
Lifeguard experience and aquatic-safety training.
What Jordy brings
Local knowledge.
Time to listen.
Jordy grew up surfing competitively on this coastline. Knowing the beaches means knowing how much they can change from one day to the next, and when a different spot makes more sense.
He also pays attention to the person on the board. You might want help getting comfortable in the water, catching waves on your own or understanding a turn. Tell him where you’re getting stuck. That’s where the coaching starts.
Get to know the story behind FlowHow Jordy coaches
One useful change at a time.
There’s plenty to think about in the water. Clear feedback helps you know what to focus on next.
Read the conditions
Check the tide, currents and waves, then choose the beach and session around your level.
Hear what you need
Talk through your experience, questions and goals before deciding what to work on.
Make it clear
Break the movement down with an explanation or demonstration you can take into the next wave.
Practice and adjust
Try it, get feedback and try again. Keep what helps, and make adjustments as you go.
Your session
Come as you are.
Jordy works with children, adults, families and experienced surfers. You don’t need to arrive knowing all the right questions.
New to surfing?
Start with ocean awareness, your board and the basics on the sand. There’s room to ask questions before heading into the water.
Ready to improve?
Bring the skill you’ve been working on, or ask Jordy to help identify a focus. Video feedback is available through the coaching plans.
Coming together?
Share everyone’s ages and surf experience. Flow can recommend the lesson format and instructor coverage for your family or group.
Coaching in practice
From the sand
to the waves.
Take a look at a family lesson with Flow, from practicing on the beach to getting in the water together.
See more moments with FlowPeople who found their flow
Real stories from the water.
Excellent
★★★★★
Based on 82 Google reviews
★★★★★
“Jordy is amazing!! This was the highlight of our trip. He’s a very good instructor and also just fun to chat with! My husband and I did private lessons and he was very accommodating—we have a baby, so we had to take turns. Such a great experience.”
Ciara McKinzieGoogle review · Posted a month ago
★★★★★
“Roberto is super nice, always trying to help you improve and always attentive to your mistakes. Highly recommended.”
Nicolás Rodríguez MontealegreGoogle review · Posted a month ago · Translated by Google
★★★★★
“Top surf school! Booked a private lesson with Flow Surf for my 12-year-old son. It was arranged quickly and Roberto was a great teacher. My son had a blast and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!”
Anders LoserGoogle review · Posted 2 months ago
★★★★★
“Excellent surf lesson! My daughter took a private lesson, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Her instructor was patient, encouraging, and did a fantastic job building her confidence while making sure she had fun. The very next day she was out catching waves on her own.”
Bessie SmithGoogle review · Posted 2 months ago
★★★★★
“Really enjoyed our surf lesson with instructor Roberto. As total beginners, he taught us how to stand on the board and look at the waves. Would definitely recommend taking surf lessons with Flow Surf School!”
Emma Van den DorpeGoogle review · Posted 4 months ago
★★★★★
“Great lesson! Josue is an excellent guide and gave me lots of tips during the lesson. Highly recommend working with them!”
עינב לסרGoogle review · Posted 4 months ago · Translated by Google
★★★★★
“Jordy was great to meet! Fantastic lessons for three of our family, and all were up on boards really quickly. He grew up on the beach he teaches at and knows the waves and skills beyond. Will book again on our next Costa Rica trip!”
John SimpsonGoogle review · Posted 4 months ago
★★★★★
“Jordy, the owner and our instructor, was awesome! He explained things clearly and patiently, helped us feel safe and comfortable, and had a good eye for correcting our form. We will definitely book with him again next time we’re in the area.”
Sara DGoogle review · Posted 4 months ago
★★★★★
“My husband and I did a surf lesson with Jordy, and it was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable—not just about surfing, but about the ocean, tides, and how to read the water. Jordy is patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what he does.”
Maria KermanGoogle review · Posted 5 months ago
★★★★★
“We had the best experience with Jordy at Flow Surf School! My boyfriend and I were both relatively beginner, and after one lesson we felt much more comfortable and confident on a board. Jordy was a very knowledgeable and clear instructor.”
Chloe ZampettiGoogle review · Posted 5 months ago
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Your questions · Your pace
Let’s plan your time
in the water.
Tell us when you’re coming, your surf experience and what you’d like help with. We’ll work out a starting point together.