Surf travel guide
Surf trips in Central Costa Rica
21 mapped spots, 1 vetted camp in Central Costa Rica, Costa Rica.
Edited by Tom Jackson
Best season
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F
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M
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A
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D
May → Oct
Water temp
0°15°30°
11° → 30°C
Wave count
Beg 9Int 11Adv 1
21 spots · 9 beg · 11 int · 1 adv
Vibe mix
1Warm Water
2Playful
3Empty
Warm Water · Playful · Empty
Trip finder
Find a wave, then pick a bed
21 spots and 1 camps in Central Costa Rica.
FAQs
The questions we get asked most
Some breaks in Central Costa Rica suit beginners, others demand experience. Check individual spot pages for skill requirements before paddling out.
Season varies by coast. Use the trip-finder map and individual spot pages to align dates with the swell window for the wave you want.
Pick a camp in the trip-finder section based on which spot you want as your daily ride. Distance matters more than nightly price.
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