Guiones
Surf Guide
Like many of the black-sand Costa Rican beachbreaks, Nosara can look a bit intimidating when it's overcast, bigger, and way outside -- but paddling out, you realize how easy it is to duck-dive these waves. Once on the wave, you'll realize that this place is like a skate park; enough speed and juice at good size to get you going, with minimal consequences.When it's smaller, the place erupts into a happy chaotic mess of various characters that such an easy wave attracts. Enjoy gentle takeoffs, long walls with the occasional critical lip, plenty of roundhouses and closeout rebounds. Anyone and everyone could surf this wave, and thankfully it is a big beach to spread everyone out.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Lost in the multitudes. But the locals will get their waves on the best peaks.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Plenty of people, but it's a big beach. Little walking/paddling will get you some space.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium.
Water Quality
Clean
Mostly clean but recent development and inadequate sewage system has been impacting water quality.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW
Wind
E
Surf Height
Head high to a couple feet overhead.
Tide
Mid.