Playa Avellanas surf forecast

Avellanas · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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Long sand-and-reef beach south of Tamarindo with several peaks, including the reef peak known as Little Hawaii; picks up more swell than Tamarindo and holds size well.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, SW, WNW

Best wind

E, ENE, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

Year-round; biggest swells April-October, steady offshores December-April

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rocks and reef patches; rips

Nearby spots

• Playa Negra, Playa Negra
• Playa Langosta, Tamarindo
• Playa Junquillal, Junquillal
• Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo
• Playa Grande, Playa Grande
• Playa Marbella, Marbella

Questions

Is Playa Avellanas good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks and reef patches; rips). Beginners nearby can try Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Avellanas?

W, SW, WNW swell, E, ENE, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.

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