Surf Local Beaches

Surfing, Costa Rica

Playa Grande is best known among surfers for its consistency and good mix of lefts and rights. Playa Grande barrels hard and fast when the winds blow off shore. The beach is a three mile stretch of white sand with multiple breaks to choose from. RipJack Inn is located in front of the main break but walk a few minutes in either direction and you’ll find plenty more fun spots to surf.

In addition to being steps from one of the most consistent surf spots in Costa Rica, Rip Jack Inn is within driving distance to several other surf breaks.

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Playa Tamarindo

One of the most famous surf spots in Costa Rica is Playa Tamarindo, which is just across the estuary to the south. People can walk to the mouth of the estuary and paddle over or catch a water taxi. Surfers with a car can drive around the estuary to surf Tamarindo. The wave at Tamarindo is slightly easier than Playa Grande, and the line up is typically more crowded.

Playa Langosta is the next beach south of Tamarindo. The best waves can be found at the river mouth. Surfers staying in Playa Grande are encouraged to drive to Playa Langosta considering the distance.

Playa Langosta

Playa Avellanas

Playa Avellanas is a 45 minute drive from Playa Grande, and given the right swell and wind conditions, this place can really go off. Surfers have three breaks to choose from: the beach access, the river mouth, and the rocky point break, Little Hawaii.

The waves at Playa Negra are reserved for more experienced surfers. This reef break is famous for its fast, hollow barrels. Surfers from all over the world come to Costa Rica to catch this rocky right.