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Costa Rica's North Pacific Surf Break Descriptions
Potrero Grande
A right point break, with very fast and hollow waves. Located 270 kms from San Jose with no road access. You must go to playas del coco or playa Ocotal and proceed from there by rented boat.
Playa Naranjo (Witch's rock)
One of the best breaks in the country, with very strong off-shore winds from December to march. This wilderness point is located in the national park of Santa Rosa. You must go totally prepared for camping since there are no facilities. A good 4wd is a must, and don't forget you mosquito net.
Playa Grande
Beach break, located about 20 minutes north of Tamarindo. Accessible by road.
Playa Tamarindo
Here you will find two mains points : a- Pico Pequeño a rocky point in front of the hotel Tamarindo, and b-el estero, an excellent river mouth break.
Langosta
A right and left point break that curls off the mouth of a a small river, located I km south of Tamarindo.
Avellanas
Good beach break, "guanacasteco" featuring very hollow rights and lefts. Located 10 km south of Tamarindo.
Playa Negra
A right point break with very fast waves, 350 kms from San Jose. Playa Negra is one of the best breaks in the country. Located 5 km south of playa Avellanas.
Nosara Beach
Break, with lefts and rights. About 350 kms from San Jose. You go from San Jose to Nicoya and from there to Nosara. It takes approx. 5 hours to get there.
Playa Coyote, Manzanillo, and Mal Pais
Beach breaks, with very consistent lefts and rights and several points. A 4 wd vehicle is recommended. Now you can find a lot of places to stay.
