Playa Langosta surf forecast

Tamarindo · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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River-mouth and reef-fringed beach just south of Tamarindo; sharper, faster waves than the main Tamarindo beach, best on a rising mid tide.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, SW, NW

Best wind

E, ENE (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

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

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rips; rocks; polluted runoff after rain

Nearby spots

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

Questions

Is Playa Langosta good for beginners?

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

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

W, SW, NW swell, E, ENE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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