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The default Costa Rican beginner town. Long sandy beach with a wave for every level — mellow inside, more shape outside, river-mouth peak on the north end.
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Oct (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Feb | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Mar | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Apr | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| May | High | Boardshorts |
| Junpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Julypeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Augpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Septpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Octpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Nov | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Dec | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.
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Find my Level →Avoid the river mouth (it's called "estuario" — crocodiles do appear). Surf in front of the lifeguard tower. Lessons everywhere.
