Surf spots in Jacó

5 spots within 15 km of Jacó: 3 beach breaks, 2 reef breaks. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in Jacó

Intermediate: Esterillos Oeste (Epic, 1.3 m, offshore around 06:00), Roca Loca (Good, 1.4 m, offshore around 06:00), Playa Jaco (Good, 1.4 m, cross-offshore around 17:00)
Beginners: Esterillos Oeste (Fair, 1.3 m, offshore around 06:00), Playa Jaco (Fair, 1.4 m, cross-offshore around 17:00)
Advanced: Roca Loca (Good, 1.4 m, offshore around 06:00), Playa Jaco (Fair, 1.4 m, cross-offshore around 17:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Roca Loca · reef break, intermediate, best on SSW/SW/WSW swell with NNE/NE/ENE wind, mid tide. A beach and reef break at the south end of Jaco beach. It is reasonably reliable and handles summer southwest groundswell.
Playa Hermosa · beach break, advanced, best on W/SW/NW swell with NE/E/SE wind, mid to high tide. A fast, hollow black-sand beach break south of Jaco that is Costa Rica's top barrel wave and hosts national and international events. It is best around high tide and…
Playa Jaco · beach break, beginner, best on SW/S swell with NE/E wind, mid tide. The main town beach of Jaco, a long, gently sloping beach break that is the go-to learner spot near San Jose; closes out when the swell is big.
Playa Escondida · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S swell with E/NE wind, mid tide. Secluded reef north of Jaco, reached by boat or through a private resort; quality lefts and rights over rock on a mid, rising tide.
Esterillos Oeste · beach break, intermediate, best on SSE/S/SSW swell with NNW/N/NNE wind, mid tide. A long beach break on the central Pacific coast with peaks along the beach. It is usually less crowded than nearby Jaco.

When to surf in Jacó

Best months for intermediate surfers: March to November. For beginners: March, May, July to January. The water goes from about 28 °C in November (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 5 spots suit beginners, such as Playa Jaco.

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	12	2	16	29 °C
Feb	12	4	14	30 °C
Mar	22	8	16	30 °C
Apr	27	11	14	31 °C
May	25	10	15	30 °C
Jun	27	16	12	30 °C
Jul	27	14	15	30 °C
Aug	23	8	17	30 °C
Sep	23	10	17	30 °C
Oct	23	11	16	29 °C
Nov	22	8	19	28 °C
Dec	14	3	20	29 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 5 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Jacó?

The best-known are Playa Jaco, Playa Escondida, Playa Hermosa, Roca Loca. In all, 5 spots lie within 15 km: 3 beach breaks, 2 reef breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Jacó?

Playa Jaco: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Jacó?

For intermediate surfers March to November. For beginners March, May, July to January.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Jacó?

The sea goes from about 28 °C in November (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).