Playa Cocles
Costa Rica
Beach breakA-frame peaks (lefts and rights)IntermediateDecember to March (Caribbean swells)
About This Break
The Caribbean coast's most consistent beach break, just south of Puerto Viejo, with peaks spread along a jungle-backed shore. Playa Cocles is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break in Costa Rica, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from December to March (Caribbean swells). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents are strong on bigger days; lifeguards patrol the main stretch. Make Playa Cocles your home break: discover surf properties for sale near Costa Rica with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
Wave Type
Beach break
Wave Direction
A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; sandbar-dependent
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
December to March (Caribbean swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Central America
Local Knowledge
Crowds
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rip currents are strong on bigger days; lifeguards patrol the main stretch.
