Playa Hermosa Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, SSW
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Waist high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
Mid-high.
Playa Hermosa Surf Guide
Generally smaller and gentler than Santa Teresa to the south, Playa Hermosa (there are many Playa Hermosa's in Costa Rica!) has become popular with surf schools over the past number of years. The long, wide stretch of sand is also less crowded.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Generally pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Busy.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Decent.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Doesn't hold much swell, and you won't need to paddle a ton when it's smaller.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Getting caught inside around the lower tide.
Access
Beachfront parking.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
March-October.
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