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Best surfing conditions:
December through June
Getting there by bus:
Tamarindo and Santa Cruz: Alfaro, ph: 222-2750 - 200 meters north of San
Juan de Dios Hospital.
Liberia: Pulmitan, ph: 222-1650 - Street 14, Avenue 1-3
Potrero Grande
At this beach you will ride a wave known as Oli's Point: it is a fast
and perfect wave that breaks to the right over a rocky sea bottom. When
waves are coming in from the south, this wave ranges from 2 to 7 feet
high. Access to the beach is only possible by boat from Playa del Coco
or Guajiniquil. If you wish to camp on the beach, you must bring a
complete camping set, including food and water. There are few surfers on
this beach. Roca Bruja (Playa Naranjo)
This beach is part of Santa Rosa National Park. There are many perfect
beach breaks coming in from all directions. You can camp at the park
ranger's station, or near the swamp. During the rainy season, (July
through November) access to the beaches is closed down and you can only
go there by boat from Playa del Coco. We recommend you bring a 4 wheel
drive, since roads are bad all year round, and lots of mosquito
repellent.
Playa Grande
There are many beach breaks at this spot. The area protects thousands of
sea turtles that come to the beach to lay their eggs.
When good winds are in waves break at 2 to 7 feet. You will find good
hotels and restaurants.
Tamarindo
This is a cheerful place with an excellent location. There are good
hotels and a lot of party going on. There are three good waves in
Tamarindo:
1- El Estero: right-breaking, long and fun.
2- Pico Pequeño: a sometimes perfect wave.
3- Langosta: this is the largest and strongest wave point, but
not that perfect.
Avellanas
This is a great place for surfing. There is a large beach and many best
quality beach breaks. There are two wave points: a point with
left-breaking waves, closer to the shore; and a right-breaking wave spot
(Little Hawaii) where you can enjoy a large and big solid, but not
perfect wave.
Las Olas Hotel offers good food, beautiful bungalows, kayaks and bike
rentals.
Playa Negra
This beach lies 10 minutes away from Avellanas, and is one of the most
popular spots among surfers. There is a right-breaking point, with solid
and perfect waves. Low tides can get dangerous. Avoid interfering with
locals. Waves range from 2 to 10 feet, with a great swell coming from
the west.
The beach also offers lodging facilities and restaurants. If your board
needs repair, ask for Martin Almenara or Mono Congo.
Callejones
Walk 600 meters from Playa Negra and you will find an option to avoid
crowds.
Junquillal
It lies 10 minutes away from Playa Negra. This beach has a great beach
break during low tides. Great surfing during high tides.
Sámara
This beach could be your first stop before travelling to other beaches.
Sámara is a fun place to be at, with many good restaurants and hotels
everywhere
Nosara
Nosara is twenty-minutes north from Sámara. This is a beach with some
good breaks. There are few surfers, and the view is beautiful. You will
need a 4WD during the rainy season (July through November).
Punta Guiones
Punta Guiones is a one hour ride from Sámara. There are perfect beach
breaks fun to ride, but not as solid as they could be. There are left
and right breaking waves, and the beach is beautiful. The best time for
surfing is early in the morning.
Carrillo
This white sand beach is only 10 minutes south of Sámara; it has small
waves only.
Camaronal
Located 20 minutes south of Carrillo, Camaronal is hard to reach (you
will definitely need a 4WD). It has a strong wave, and left and right
beach breaks. When winds are nice, surfing can be quite challenging.
Watch out for sea currents!
Mal País
This lost paradise has lonely beaches and good waves. You will need a
4WD.
Cabo Blanco Biological Reserve
You must leave your car at the reserve's entrance. There are not many
waves but the beach is beautiful.
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