Playa Garza surf forecast
Garza (Nosara) · Guanacaste · Costa Rica
South-facing bay in the fishing village of Garza, about 15 minutes south of Guiones. Waves are usually smaller and softer than at Guiones, with the best beach-break peaks mid-bay and a right that runs off the western headland on bigger swells. Good for longboards and quiet sessions.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces SSW
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- S, SSW, SW
- Best wind
- N, NNE, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- April to October (south swells)
- Typical size
- 0.5-1.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- Fishing boats moored in the bay; Rocks at both headlands
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Nosara.
Nearby spots
- Playa Guiones, Nosara
- Playa Pelada, Nosara
- Playa Nosara, Nosara
- Playa Ostional, Ostional
- Playa Samara, Samara
- Playa Camaronal, Camaronal
Questions
Is Playa Garza good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: fishing boats moored in the bay; rocks at both headlands. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Garza?
S, SSW, SW swell, N, NNE, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Playa Garza are in the Surf Spoting app.