About Andrea
 

A Life Shaped by the Ocean

II’m Andrea Díaz—surfer, coach, and retreat leader. For more than 30 years, the ocean has been my teacher, my challenge, and one of my greatest joys. From national titles to raising my own surf family, every wave has shaped me—and now I use that fire and experience to shape others.

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From Champion to Mentor

After competing, I turned my focus to teaching. I founded the Four Seasons Costa Rica Surf School(surfX), creating a luxury surf experience that brought travelers from all over the world into the water. That experience taught me how to balance the highest standards of coaching with concierge-level care.

Over the years, I’ve worked with complete beginners, families chasing their first waves together, and elite surfers fine-tuning their performance. No matter who’s in the water with me, my goal is the same: to leave you surfing stronger—and living fuller—than when you arrived.
 

A Family of Surfers

Surfing is more than my life’s work—it’s my family’s legacy. My daughter Lia Díaz grew up with a board under her arm, went on to win national titles, and is now a professional longboarder and coach. Like me, she coached at the Four Seasons surf program before stepping fully into her own as a retreat leader and mentor.

Lia brings precision, high-performance coaching, and a passion for empowering the next generation—especially young women who want to push their limits in the water. Together, we’ve built a mother-daughter coaching team that blends experience, fire, and heart.
 

Giving Back: Surf4Youth

Surfing gave me everything. That’s why I founded Surf4Youth, an outreach program that gives local kids access to boards, coaching, and competition. It’s about more than surfing—it’s about opportunity, discipline, and community.

That same spirit of giving back runs through everything I do, from luxury retreats to one-on-one sessions. When you surf with me, you’re not just booking a lesson—you’re stepping into a community built on passion, integrity, and Pura Vida.
 

Why Work With Andrea

• Former National Champion
  30+ years of living, competing, and coaching in the ocean.

• Founder, Four Seasons Surf School
  Trusted to create and lead luxury surf programs at one of the world’s top resorts.

• Retreat Leader & Mentor
  Guiding women, families, and modern elders into transformative surf and lifestyle journeys.

• A Legacy Family of Surfers
  Raising and coaching the next generation, including professional longboarder and coach Lia Díaz.

• Concierge-Level Experiences
  Beyond lessons—exclusive coaching, curated retreats, and full-service lifestyle support.

• Community Builder & Vocation
  Founder of Surf4Youth, committed to expanding access, opportunity, and integrity in Costa Rican surfing.
  
   

Ready to take your surfing—and your lifestyle—further?