Cahuita Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Head-high to overhead
Tide
High tide at beach break, mid to low for left point.
Cahuita Surf Guide
The Caribbean side of Costa Rica has its own beauty and charm, and a number of high-quality waves on offer during the winter. Cahuita National Park is home to quality stretch of black sand beach break with a fun left-hand reef/point at one end. A great option if you are in country during the Pacific's "offseason," and a beautiful place to combine sightseeing and surfing.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Like most places in Costa Rica, the locals are pretty friendly. That being said, the left point can get busy and competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
The left point gets a bit busy with locals, but the beach break stays pretty empty.
Spot Rating
Fun
Nice variety of quality beach break peaks and a left-hand reef/point.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Be wary of the rip, tends to run a bit.
Water Quality
Fair
Some sewage issues.
Hazards
Rips, reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard
Access
Park at the entrance to Cahuita National Park or on the side of the main beach road, then walk down to the black sand beach.
Bottom
Sand at the beach break, reef/sand at the point.
Best Season
Caribbean spots tend to break best in winter.
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