Is Costa Rica good for surfing?

Yes, Costa Rica has 7 surf spots listed on SurfTrips, making it a great surfing destination.

What skill levels can surf in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has waves suited to beginner, intermediate, advanced surfers.

When is the best time to surf in Costa Rica?

The best months to surf in Costa Rica include April, May, June, July, August, September.

What are the best surf spots in Costa Rica?

Top surf spots in Costa Rica include Tamarindo, Nosara, Santa Teresa, Playa Negra, Witch's Rock.

Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica's Pristine Surfing Paradise

Costa Rica offers consistent Pacific surf from the beginner beach breaks of Tamarindo to the powerful shore break at Playa Hermosa and the legendary left at Pavones. Best May to November.

Golfito Guanacaste Jaco Nandayure Nicoya Santa Cruz

Beach break

Tamarindo

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

BeginnerIntermediatePremium ($$$)

April, May, June +3 more

Beach break

Nosara

Nicoya , Costa Rica

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

March, April, May +3 more

Beach break

Santa Teresa

Nandayure, Costa Rica

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

May, June, July +2 more

Reef breakRight break

Playa Negra

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

IntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

January, February, March +2 more

Beach breakLeft breakRight break

Witch's Rock

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

AdvancedMid-range ($$)

December, January, February +2 more

Point breakLeft break

Pavones

Golfito , Costa Rica

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

March, April, May +5 more

Beach break

Playa Hermosa

Jaco, Costa Rica

IntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

March, April, May +5 more

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