Playa Pelada surf forecast

Nosara · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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Small cove just north of Guiones with a rocky reef right that needs a solid swell; a calmer alternative when Guiones is busy.

Break

reef break, rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, NW, SW

Best wind

NE, E (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

rocks; shallow reef at low tide

Nearby spots

• Playa Guiones, Nosara
• Playa Ostional, Ostional
• Playa Marbella, Marbella
• Playa Samara, Samara
• Playa Junquillal, Junquillal
• Playa Camaronal, Camaronal

Questions

Is Playa Pelada good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; shallow reef at low tide). Beginners nearby can try Playa Guiones, Nosara.

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

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

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