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Surfing the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica

Surfing the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica

Laid back style in compared with Costa Rica beaches found on the Pacific side, the beaches of the Caribbean side vary from long surfing beaches to lagoons and marshes. Culture is also different on this side with an indigenous influence still present. Some beaches of note include: The Other Bonita Beach Big waves attract big [...]

Playa Jaco Conditions

Playa Jaco Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Jaco is surf mecca of the central pacific coast with the most consistent year-round surf and over 3 ½ miles of beaches offering excellent exposure to swells from almost any direction. It’s extremely popular being one of Costa Rica’s most visited beach towns extremely active geared towards surfers, parties & [...]

Salsa Brava Conditions

Salsa Brava Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Salsa Brava is a heavy reef break that offers Hawaiian style swells and barrels, and is not for beginners. Near to Puerto Viejo the most popular surfing destination on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, with a variety of bars, restaurants, hotels, and shops and is well known for nightlife. No [...]

Cahuita Conditions

Cahuita Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Cahuita Beach is located along Costa Rica’s beautiful and exotic Caribbean Coast with a stunning black sand beach coupled with warm calm waters. It’s popularity is increasing with a spectacular underwater coral reef. No representation is made as to accuracy.

Pavones Conditions

Pavones Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Pavones has one of the world’s longest lefts which on a good day can result in 2-3 minute rides and is one of Costa Rica’s most famous surf breaks. The area is extremely remote but worth it, although due to its location on the interior of the Golfo Dulce, it can [...]

Cabo Matapalo Conditions

Cabo Matapalo Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Located across the bay from Pavones, Matalpo catches the same swells but is much less crowded. There are two world-class right rock/point breaks breaking for 200 yards – very rocky in the beginning and end of the wave, for experts only surfing with a bigger board. There is also Pan Dulce [...]

Dominical Conditions

Dominical Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Dominical has beachbreak peaks along its mile long beach. Fun waves, rippable beachbreak lefts and rights for all abilities of surfer. Be carefull of the rocks at low tide. South end of the beach is located Roca Verde, smaller and cleaner, with less people. No representation is made as to accuracy.

Manuel Antonio Conditions

Manuel Antonio Conditions

  Surfline Surf Reports   Manuel Antonio offers beginner surfers an excellent destination. It’s one of Costa Rica’s most visited destinations, with a small town lifestyle, breathtaking jungle and ocean views, exotic beaches, unique wildlife, and plenty of restaurants and bars. Not known as a prime surfer destination there are some fun beach breaks at [...]

Playa Bejuco Conditions

Playa Bejuco Conditions

  Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Bejuco waves can be fast and powerful – very long, hollow, 4-6ft rights with some lefts. A very quiet spot around the southern point visible from the beach in Esterillos so it benefits from SW and S swells. No representation is made as to accuracy.

Esterillos Este Conditions

Esterillos Este Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Esterillos Este is located between Jaco and Quepos, in the province of Puntarenas. The village is equipped with a grass airstrip that runs parallel to the beach and if arriving by car one has to cross the airstrip. It’s an uncrowded break, an excellent surf spot. Waves are not as round [...]

Playa Esterillos Conditions

Playa Esterillos Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Esterillos beach is configured like a giant banana, split into east, west, and central Esterillos. West Esterillos is the heart of the surf action at a reform reef break. North is located a reef break locals call a secret spotwith swells reaching epic proportions. South there is a nicely shaped [...]

Playa Hermosa Conditions

Playa Hermosa Conditions

costa rica surf, costa rica surfing, costa rica surfing location Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas is located five kilometers south of Jaco and is regarded as one of the best surfing locations for professionals in the country. It offers surfers some of the best and most consistent surf breaks in the world, [...]

Playa Herradura Conditions

Playa Herradura Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Herradura has a beautiful black sand beach with aqua green waters and palmtree lined shoreline. Once an unknown paradise, it is rapidly becoming one of the biggest tourism developments in Costa Rica. Isla Herradura is a popular surfing destination with its classic waves perfect for experienced surfers. There is a [...]

Playa Escondida Conditions

Playa Escondida Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Playa Escondida has an exposed reef break with fairly consistent surf offshore and a choice of left and right reefs. Distant groundswells present with ideal swell direction from the southwest. Can get growded and watch for rocks and private access. No representation is made as to accuracy.

Caldera Jetty Conditions

Caldera Jetty Conditions

Surfline Surf Reports   Caldera Jetty in Golfo de Nicoya has a sheltered reef/jetty break. There’s consistent surf with a left hand reef and groundswells prevail. May be crowded. No representation is made as to accuracy.