Costa Rica Surf Spots

Costa Rica’s Best Surf spots are shown here, but there are many more places to surf that aren’t on the Costa Rica Surf Map. Fortunately, the opportunity for discovery still exists for any surfer who wants to get off the beaten path and find that remote beach, reef, or point break. Keep reading, maybe I will give you a few clues…

Costa Rica surf is generally mellower than places like Indo or Hawaii and so on, but, believe me, it gets good here, just like everywhere else. I’ve been scared for my life at least once surfing in Costa Rica. If you are looking for big heavy hero waves and you are a seasoned surfer who wants to charge— keep reading, there a couple places for you. If you just want a nice overhead beachbreak to practice your cutbacks and get a barreled, we’ve got it. If you’re learning, you’ve come to the right place.

I have been just about everywhere in this beautiful country, and I can tell you that the surf really ranges from coast to coast, and depending on the time of year. Keep reading and you’re going to find out everything you need to know before you book you plane ticket. CRSG.

Essential Surf Guides & Maps - Unlock Costa Rica’s Hidden Surf

Here are the best is my pick for the best Costa Rica Surf Guide and Costa Rica Surf Map - essential for your surf exploration. I keep saying this because it’s true: Surfers Guide to Costa Rica is really good. In addition to that- I suggest the waterproof Costa Rica Surf Map. If you are there during rainy season, you will be glad that at least one thing you own cant get soaked!

Costa Rica Surfing Travel Guide has been recommended a lot to me, although I’ve not used it, everyone who has, seems to like it. So, either of those. I like The Surfers Guide to Costa Rica, Joe Blow likes the other one. Both Joe and I like the waterproof map. Joe does too much blow anyway.

Find the Best Surf Spots. Don’t Get Lost!

You’ve got the Four wheel drive truck. Your new Channel Islands K-small in the back. The sun is shining, your tunes are pumping on the IPOD. Your Bro’s are yelling out the window at drunk locals. And… pretty soon you’re lost. Think you can find all the spots on your own? Maybe, but having a good map or guide in the car is always smart.

Costa Rica is a fairly easy to get around, but I guarantee you will blow right past some of the best surf spots and not even know it, if you don’t have a map. Come on… Spent $15 bucks and show up prepared to amaze and dazzle your crew with your “local” knowledge. Surfer’s Guide to Costa Rica (I put a link for you over on the right) breaks it down with detailed information on conditions, locals, and what time of year it’s on, or not on. Buy one.

Remember, you can always use your broken Spanglish to talk to the locals. People always appreciate it when you at least try. Remember also that you’re not the first surfer dude to blow through town and a lot of people have been asked before, probably lived there their whole life, and speak better Inglesa that you. Don’t be afraid to talk to the local people, they are the best part about the place.