Playa Hermosa (Santa Teresa) surf forecast

Santa Teresa · Puntarenas · Costa Rica

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Wide beach just north of Santa Teresa with spread-out peaks; less crowded than Santa Teresa and good for intermediate surfers on moderate swells.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, W

Best wind

NE, E (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

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

Typical size

1-2 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rips

Nearby spots

• Playa Manzanillo, Manzanillo (Cobano)
• Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa
• Playa Carmen, Mal Pais
• Playa Escondida, Jaco
• Puerto Caldera, Caldera
• Boca Barranca, Puntarenas

Questions

Is Playa Hermosa (Santa Teresa) good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rips).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Hermosa (Santa Teresa)?

SW, W swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2 m.

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