Beginner Surf Spots in Costa Rica
3 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Costa Rica: Tamarindo, Playa Guiones and Playa Jacó.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 3
The beginner breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Tamarindo
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Playa Guiones
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Playa Jacó
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Other levels in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Where can beginner surfers surf in Costa Rica?
3 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Costa Rica: Tamarindo, Playa Guiones and Playa Jacó.
When is the best time for beginner surfers to surf Costa Rica?
The beginner-rated breaks we map in Costa Rica are mostly at their best in March to October.
What kind of waves are the beginner surf spots in Costa Rica?
Of the 3 beginner breaks we map in Costa Rica, 3 are beach breaks. Sand-bottom beach breaks are the most forgiving place to fall.