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
Welcoming
Generally pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Busy.
Spot Rating
Poor
Decent.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Doesn't hold much swell, and you won't need to paddle a ton when it's smaller.
Water Quality
Fair
Clean.
Hazards
Getting caught inside around the lower tide.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, Funboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Beachfront parking.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
March-October.
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