Playa Coyote surf forecast

San Francisco de Coyote · Guanacaste · Costa Rica

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Wide, isolated beach on the southern Nicoya coast with shifting sandbar peaks and a rocky point at the south end; consistent and rarely busy.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, W, S

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

rips; rocks; remote access

Nearby spots

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

Questions

Is Playa Coyote good for beginners?

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

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

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

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