Where to Surf? Central Pacific Barranca General description      Mouth river with a very long left wave Waves Good for beginners Where to surf At the mouth of the river Best season March to November Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Doņa Ana, Caldera, Cuarto Punto, Tivives, Escondido, Jaco, and Hermosa Food There is only one restaurant close to the point. Tips When there is a big swell, check out the other points close to the area (Doņa Ana, Cuarto Punto and Caldera). Warnings Don't leave your car alone, as there are many thieves in the area. You must rent a parking space (Ask for Condino, who has a small parking lot just beside the river). The river is contaminated. Puerto Caldera General description      Jetty at the mouth estuary with a hollow left wave. Need big south swell for break. Waves Good for everybody Where to surf At the mouth of the estuary Best season April to November Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Cuarto Punto and Tivives Food There is only one restaurant close to the point Warnings Don't leave your car alone Playa Tivives General description      River mouth and rocky point Waves Not good for beginners Where to surf The best point is at the south of the river, known as Valor. Behind the hill just south of the river. Best season April to October Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Doņa Ana, Caldera, Cuarto Punto, Escondido, Jaco, and Hermosa. Food No resturants. Bring your own. Playa Herradura General description      Left point Waves Good for begginers Where to surf At the south of the beach, beside the island Best season April to October Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Puerto Escondido, Jaco, and Hermosa Food There are some restaurants in the area Tips You can rent a boat to go to Escondida. It is just the next beach north of Herradura. Access only by boat. Playa Jaco General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Walk along the beach to encounter the best beach break for you. Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Escondido, Roca Loca and Hermosa Food There are many places to eat Tips Jaco is a surfing Mecca in Costa Rica. You can drive from here to many other places when the surf’s up. Warnings Heavy currents have caused many drownings at this beach Playa Hermosa General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when it is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Choose your spot. There is another beach break at the end of the road, known as Tulin. Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Boca del Rio Tulin and Roca Loca Food There are some places to eat Playa Esterillos General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when it is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Choose your spot Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Playa Hermosa Food There are some places to eat Tips This area is not as crowded as Jaco or Hermosa, and the waves are similar. Playa Palo Seco General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when it is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Choose your spot Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Isla Damas Food There are some places to eat Tips This area is not crowded Playa Isla Damas General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when it is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Choose your spot Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks El Rey Food There are some places to eat Tips This area is not crowded Playa El Rey General description      Beach breaks Waves Good for everybody. The wave tends to close out when it is bigger than overhead. Where to surf Choose your spot Best season Almost all year Best tide Mid-tide Nearby surf breaks Isla Damas and Dominical Food There are some places to eat Tips This area is not crowded Home | Where to Surf! | Wave & Tide Charts | Bus Schedules | FAQ | Surf Links Copyright 1998 Informatica Internacional All Rights Reserved