About 25 minutes north of Guanacaste’s more famous surf town Tamarindo, you’ll find Playa Grande- one of the most high quality, powerful, and consistent waves on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. In the summer months of Costa Rica, between December and April, Playa Grande boasts consistent surf that’s doable for all levels of surfers, although the…
Costa Rica is an absolutely incredible destination for a surf trip. There is warm water, swells year round, and such a wide range of surf that there is something for every surfer. If you’re in the process of planning a Costa Rican surf trip, you might be wondering what your options are for surfboards. Generally,…
With warm waters, consistent surf, lush tropical jungles, and friendly locals, Costa Rica is one of the best surf destinations in the world. Costa Rica has tons of different surf spots, ranging from shallow, sparkling reef breaks to the seemingly endless left hand waves at Playa Pavones. If you’re planning a surf trip to Costa…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world. You’ve got warm water, delicious food, constant swells from both the Pacific and Caribbean sides, and friendly locals. It’s truly paradise. When it comes to surf towns- Costa Rica is full of them. There are mellow, family friendly surf towns. There are backpacker havens…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? After deciding where and when to go, the next step is to actually pack for your surf trip. And packing for a Costa Rica surf trip is definitely different from packing for a more general trip to Costa Rica. There are a few things to consider, like: Will…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world- for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers alike. If you’re wanting to learn how to surf, the warm waters, consistent swells, and variety of beaches make Costa Rica a great place to learn! However, there are a ton of different beaches in Costa Rica, and…
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…
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…
Dominical, Costa Rica, is one of the best surf spots in Costa Rica. Located on the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, this sleepy surf town truly comes alive when swells arrive. When there’s a big swell in town, big wave surfers from all over the country flock to Dominical. That being said, Dominical isn’t all…