Nosara (Playa Guiones)
Nicoya, Costa Rica9.950° -85.690°
Levels 3-6Typical size: 2–8 ft
The progression-focused Costa Rican town. 7 km of consistent A-frame beach break that almost always has a rideable wave somewhere.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
Consistency this monthEstimated
All-time
Beginner safety
Manageable
Crowd
Crowded
Water quality
Good
Typical size: Waist-to-double overhead (2-8 ft)Boardshorts
Recommended boardsShortboardMidLongboard
Year-round consistency
Jun: All-time consistencyTap a month
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Rated for Levels 3-6 · Best at Level 4.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Pick a peak away from the busiest section near the dirt-road access. Pay attention to rips when the swell is over chest-high.
Hazards
- rip currents
- crowd at peak hours