Playa Ostional surf forecast

Ostional · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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Long, exposed black-sand beach break north of Nosara inside the turtle refuge; uncrowded and punchy, but it closes out once the swell gets big.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, SW, NW

Best wind

E, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

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

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; powerful shorebreak; turtle refuge rules on the beach

Nearby spots

• Playa Pelada, Nosara
• Playa Guiones, Nosara
• Playa Marbella, Marbella
• Playa Junquillal, Junquillal
• Playa Samara, Samara
• Playa Negra, Playa Negra

Questions

Is Playa Ostional good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rips; powerful shorebreak). Beginners nearby can try Playa Guiones, Nosara.

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

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

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