Playa Junquillal surf forecast

Junquillal · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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Open, quiet beach break south of Playa Negra; consistent peaks on any decent groundswell with few people in the water, but strong currents when big.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, W

Best wind

E, NE (offshore)

Best tide

high tide

Season

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

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; rocks at the ends

Nearby spots

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

Questions

Is Playa Junquillal good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rips; rocks at the ends). Beginners nearby can try Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo.

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

SW, W swell, E, NE wind (offshore), at high tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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