Nosara Costa Rica is a quaint surf town located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. In Nosara, you can find great surf, unspoiled beaches, and delicious restaurants. Due to its growing popularity, it can be difficult to find accommodations in Nosara, particularly during the high season in Costa Rica, from late November- April. To…
Big Sur California is a famous 90 mile stretch of rugged California coastline. It’s known for breathtaking views, redwoods, waterfalls, and of course, surfing. Big Sur surfing is unique from other surf spots in California. It’s extremely isolated, and the surf and beaches are particularly rugged and wild. What this means for surfers is uncrowded…
Puerto Viejo is a small but busy surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline. It is best known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and an overall, laid-back vibe. The Puerto Viejo surf is notoriously gnarly, and hosts the infamous Salsa Brava, AKA the Costa Rican Pipeline, as well as a few…
Cayucos, California is a small coastal town located in San Luis Obispo, California. This small town is home to about 6 miles of beautiful, clean coastline- and plenty of awesome waves. I grew up surfing in San Luis Obispo County, and something about the Cayucos surf always brought me back. Maybe it was the uncrowded lineups,…
Playa Avellanas is one of the most fun and beautiful surf breaks in all of Costa Rica. Aptly nicknamed “Little Hawaii”, this fun surf break has plenty to offer. From gentle, tiny longboarding waves, to a steeper faster shortboarding wave, there is something for every surfer at Playa Avellanas. If you’re intrigued by this lesser-known…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? One of the surf spots likely to pop up on your radar right away is Jaco, Costa Rica. The surfing in Jaco is definitely a local experience, as Jaco is the largest beach town in Costa Rica that is near San Jose, the capital. While surfing in Jaco…
Without a doubt, Costa Rica is one of the best surf destinations in the world. After all, it’s hard to beat 83 degree water, friendly locals, and 365 days of blissful Costa Rica surf. Over the past few decades, there has been a huge surge in Costa Rica’s popularity as a surfing destination. There is…
Located on the southwest coast of Nicaragua, you’ll find one of the most famous waves in Nicarragua: Popoyo. Popoyo is a fast, steep wave, which often barrels and gets big and heavy during the rainy season. However, in the region surrounding Popoyo to both the north and south, you’ll find several other waves that are suitable…
It is well known that Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world. However, I’m going to tell you about the best of the best: the Playa Negra surf. Playa Negra is a reef break in Guanacaste and it’s most famous for being featured in the movie Endless Summer 2 Costa Rica…
An Overview of Santa Teresa Costa Rica Surf Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is a hidden gem in the surfing sphere- although it’s certainly gaining traction. This small town on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is a bit of a backpacker’s paradise, and even more of a paradise for surfers! (If you’re a backpacking surfer…….
