Where can I surf near Nosara?
Nosara Surf Spots
- Playa Nosara.
- Playa Pelada.
- Playa Ostional.
- Playa Guiones.
- Playa Garza.
Is Nosara good for surfing?
The least crowded of all of Nosara’s beaches, Playa Nosara is great for intermediate to experienced surfers. Playa Nosara has both a beach break (with some powerful barrels and high peaks) as well as a reef break (with shallow swells that veer off to the left).
Where do you surf when Guiones are too big?
The Waves: Surfing in Nosara Costa Rica Guiones is, by far, the best. Guiones is an enormous, un-crowded, white-sand beach, which dishes out glassy, clean, and forgiving waves. The beach is surf-able almost 365 days a year, with about 250-300 days of shoulder to overhead size waves.
When can you surf in Nosara?
Anytime between March and October is best to surf in Nosara. That’s when the SW swell channels are fully active, so you’ll catch the best of the waves the Pacific can offer. Sometimes it’s pretty big, but there are lots of days of chest-high waves and offshore winds for beginners too.
When should I surf guiones?
This surf spot is most consistent from December till March. Especially with offshore wind this wave can be perfect. From March to July the waves tend to be bigger.
Where can I surf Playa Guiones?
Guiones favors both south and northwest swells and easterly winds. The waves typically break at all tides but are usually best around the mid-tide. The ocean floor is a mix of sand and rocky reef, but pretty deep; you are unlikely to touch bottom unless surfing at a much lower tide and in the inside zone.
Where can I surf in Tamarindo?
Here is RPM’s list of the best mild surf spots in and around Tamarindo for beginner surfers.
- In front of Witches Rock. The portion of beach directly in front of Witches Rock Surf Camp is ideal for learning how to surf almost year-round.
- In front of Capitan Suizo.
- Avellanas.
- Playa Grande.
How big are the waves in Costa Rica?
Only a 1.5 hour’s drive from capital San Jose, Playa Jaco offers great conditions for beginner surfers at low tide and some world-class waves for experienced riders at high tide. The beach break can produce waves as tall as 10ft (3m).
Where do you fly into for Nosara Costa Rica?
Liberia Airport is the nearest international airport to Olas Verdes Hotel; and it is a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Nosara and Playa Guiones. The journey from San Jose airport takes about 5-hours, and it is a great way to see many parts of Costa Rica.
Which beach in Tamarindo do you recommend for surfing?
Pico Grande/Pico Pequeño – Located in the centre of Playa Tamarindo, Pico Grande break is about 150 meters south of the main Tamarindo beach break. Due to plentiful waves, Pico Grande may be one of the most popular surf spots in Tamarindo.