COSTA RICA SURFING

Perhaps it is because each Costa Rica playa is unique.

Whether you’re a pro or simply want to learn how to surf on your vacation, this is the place for you.

You’ll have two oceans to choose from and year-round warm water and great weather.

All-in-all, a great Costa Rica vacation.

Surfing is an affordable sport that offers an exhilarating and entertaining experience for anyone interested in trying it out.

There are way too many great surfing spots on way too many Costa Rica beaches to touch on all of them but here's a sampling.

To whet your appetite, here's a Costa Rica map of surfing beaches.

Lots of surfers get around by buses when they travel Costa Rica. They're cheap and comfortable. If that's your choice, look for a bus that can carry your surfboard.

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But, if you can afford it, consider renting a car. With hundreds of beaches to choose from, you'll enjoy the mobility. And don't forget to bring your straps!

Don't want to bring a surfboard? No problem. Rent one here!

Surf the Caribbean!

Some of the most spectacular waves occur on this coast. You can surf year-round here but the best water is considered to be between December and April.

If you want laid-back surfing and mile-after-mile of really spectacular uncrowded beaches with lots of different outdoor activities to choose from, this is the place for you.

Better yet, the best surfing beaches are easily accessible from paved roads all along the way.

Your starting point is Limon, then south.

Great surfing. Miles of Costa Rica playas. Black-sand beaches. White-sand beaches.

Coral reefs. Sunken ships to explore. Miles of adventure during the day.

At night on your Costa Rica vacation you’ll have your choice of quiet solitude or playing at Puerto Viejo, the party city of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Whether it's discos, funky hangouts, or international restaurants, you'll find them here. But be warned. Between December and April, some of the world’s best surfers descend upon Puerto Viejo to take on the mighty Salsa Brava. Every night will be a party night but finding a place to stay can be a real challenge. Caribbean Costa Rica beaches to surf, click

Surf the North Gold Coast from Witches Rock to Tamarindo!

Extraordinary surfing. Superb beaches. Don't miss them!

Look at all the greatsurfing north of Tamarindo like Witches Rock.

The Mother of All Road Trips to Fabulous Surfing!

Great Costa Rica surfing. Spectacular scenery. Usually with very little company.

And, if you want to take a real road trip (expect bumps and really, really out of the way beaches) this is for you.

A bit (or much) harder to get to, there's real adventure and great Costa Rica surfing along the Nicoya Peninsula.

Like to Party? And Surf? Jaco's for You!

Jack

or Jill

pretty dull.

Take heart, party animal!

And, head to to Jaco for great Costa Rica surfing.

Easy to reach.

Lots of beaches.

Lots of things to do during the day.

And at night (what happens in Jaco stays in Jaco).

And take a good look at this picture of the beach during a storm.

It's almost always sunny here so you you'll probably only see a storm on a photo.

Oh, well.

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Playa Hermosa to Quepos

All along this very popular coast you'll have so many things to do you won't be able to fit them all into one vacation.

Championship surfing and world-record fishing, check out surfing beaches from Manuel Antonio to Matapalo

Marvelous Manuel Antonio National Park

One of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders.

One of Costa Rica's most popular national parks.

One of Costa Rica's prized Blue Flag beaches.

All this, and great surfing!

In fact, great surfing all the way from Jaco down to Manuel Antonio Park.

You don't need to end your surfing adventure at the park.

There is some great surfing from Manuel Antonio to Matapalo

Surf with Humpbacks!

Great surfing year-round. Day-in-and-day-out.

And sometimes surfing with the Great Whales when you Surf Dominical.

Endless Summer, Endless Wave. Only Here!

From the Caribbean to the Gold Coast to the Central Coast.

Great beaches. World-class surfing.

But for the LONGEST WAVE of them all (the second longest in the world), you need to surf at Pavones!

There, and only there, will you encounter a wave three miles long.

Think you have the stamina and skill?

Come see for yourself!

Bet you've never been on a wave 3 miles long! See for yourself when you surf Pavones

Costa Rica Surf Camps

Or combine a surfing school with yoga, Pilates, boxing, Spanish lessons?

And, of course, where do you want to surf?

With coasts on two tropical oceans, there is plenty of surf and more and more surfing schools.

Most surfers---and surf camps---are along Costa Rica's popular Pacific coast but don't forget its far less visited Caribbean, including a camp that will take you to one of the most famous surfing beaches on earth, the Salsa Brava.

Whether you simply want to hang five for one day or enjoy a whole week of lessons and surfing, you'll want to visit one of the many surfing camps in Costa Rica.

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