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- May 23, 2026 4:57 AM
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Rich's Philosophy
Be Weird In The Water
"Catchin' barrels you could only catch on knees — but most people are too cool for that."
Kneesurfing. Finless. Board backwards. Sitting down. Surfing weird is surfing free. Rich has been doing it for years and it’s the most fun you can have in the water. The crowd thins out, the smiles multiply, and you find waves nobody else is on.
This section is dedicated to everyone brave enough to look weird and feel amazing.
Learn
Surf Knowledge Vault
Everything you need to know about surfing Nosara — from your first wave to your best barrel.
Beginner · Evergreen
How To Read Nosara Waves
Swell direction, wind, tides — everything that makes Guiones tick, explained simply.
Gear · Evergreen
Fins, Boards & Leashes: What To Know
The gear breakdown for Nosara conditions. What Rich surfs and why.
Culture · Evergreen
Water Etiquette At Playa Guiones
How to share the lineup, when to paddle out, and how not to be that person.
Progression · Blog
From Beginner To Charging: A Real Timeline
Rich's honest take on how long progression really takes and how to speed it up.
Conditions · Blog
Wet Season vs Dry Season Surf In Nosara
The honest comparison — what each season delivers and when to visit.
Philosophy · Evergreen
Why Being Weird In The Water Is The Point
The full manifesto on finless, kneesurfing, and why fun beats performance every time.
Surf Photography
Find Yourself In The Water
Daily surf photos from Playa Guiones. See yourself? Get the high-res.
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From The Water
Surf Blog
The Story
How Surfing Got Rich To Nosara
"I chased surf my whole life. Eventually it stopped moving and I caught up with it — right here in Nosara. I'm not going anywhere."
Rich’s relationship with surfing goes back decades. It’s the thread that connects everything — the music, the community, the real estate. He didn’t come to Nosara to sell houses. He came to surf. The rest followed naturally.
He loves teaching. Loves filming. Loves watching someone catch their first real wave. That’s why richburnam.com exists — to share all of it, honestly, with whoever wants to find it.
Take a Ride with Rich
Inquiries go through Yessie. She’ll get you sorted fast.
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TWINosara 85: January in Guiones
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This Week in Nosara 77: Early August, 2025
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TWINosara 76: Stunning aerial, water & land views of Nosara, Costa Rica + community updates
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Rich's Flagship Event
Saturday Board Swap
"Bring a board you don't ride. Leave with one you will. That's the whole thing."
Saturday mornings at the main beach in Nosara, Rich runs the Board Swap. Surfers of every level bring boards they’ve grown out of — or never use — and trade, sell, or give them away to people who need them. Local kids get boards. Visiting surfers find something to ride. No entry fee. No agenda. Just boards and people who love the water.
When
Saturday Mornings · around 8AM
Where
Main Beach · Nosara
Cost
Free · No Entry
Bring
A board. Any board.
