Our Mission
To empower local youth in Nosara through surfing, ocean safety, mentorship, and life skills- creating pathways for confidence, personal growth, and future opportunity.
Rising Tides Nosara is a youth surf and mentorship program dedicated to creating access to the ocean and opportunity for local children.
Access to the ocean
Providing free surf lessons, equipment, and a safe introduction to the ocean- creating access where it otherwise doesn't exist.
Ocean safety and education
Teaching water awareness, ocean safety, environmental responsibility through hands on learning.
Mentorship and life skills
Building confidence, resilience, and team work through consistent guidance and positive role models.
Pathways to opportunity
Creating future opportunities through skill development, leadership, and connection to the local surf and tourism community.
Why It Matters
ACCESS CREATES OPPORTUNITY
In Nosara, many local children grow up surrounded by the ocean- yet lack access to structured programs, mentorship, and the resources needed to fully engage with it.
Rising Tides Nosara exists to change that.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE
Surfing building resilience, confidence, and discipline- skills that carry far beyond the water.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Investing in local youth creates stronger communities, future leaders, and meaningful opportunity.
We're currently building our first pilot program in Nosara (June 2026) and your support directly helps make this possible.
Whether you're interested in supporting, partnering, or simply learning more, we'd love to hear from you.