Central Pacific Coast
Boca Barranca
A river mouth with a very long left, located 100 km from San José and easily accessible just off the main coastal route.
Caldera Port
This excellent left is located 3 km south of Boca Barranca and breaks off of a jetty/river mouth near the port. Best on a big swell.
Tivives Beach and Valor
Featuring a variety of waves from beach breaks (Tivives) to a rocky point (Valor). Good quality rights and lefts located 10 km south of Boca Barranca just off the paved coastal route before the exit to Jacó down the coast.
Escondida Beach
A horseshoe reef break with a left and right. On good swell the spot can get rather crowded with locals dominating the peak.
Jacó Beach
One of Costa Rica’s most visited surf towns located approximately two hours from San José (140 Km). It host a wide range of tourist attractions, surf shops, ding repair facilities, hotels, cabins, campgrounds and restaurants. Jacó Beach itself is a fun beach break, and home to some of Costa Rica’s best surfers. It tends to close out on larger swells but its central location and wide range of amenities make it a good base for surf adventures.
Roca Loca
This “Crazy Rock” is located at the southern tip of Jacó Beach, just off the cliff from the coastal highway. This tricky wave breaks right over submerged, shallow rocks and is best during large swells.
Hermosa Beach
The most consistent beach break in the area (10 minutes south of Jacó) where deep waters off the coast and exposure to different swells have built up a variety of sand bars. The preferred sand bar to surf is located in front of a large tree known as the “almendro”. Explore up and down the beach for a perfect Aframe peak of your own. Accommodations are available nearby.
West Esterillos, East Esterillos, Bejuco, Boca Damas
An area with good potential for those willing to go a little out of their way for surf. Plenty of beach breaks with conditions similar to those of Hermosa Beach. Access is easy and some accommodations exist.