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The Central Pacific surf breaks begin in Puntarenas and extends down south of Quepos to just north of Dominical.
Central Pacific Surf Breaks:
• Boca Barranca
• Puerto Caldera
• Playa Tivives/Valor
• Playa Herradura
• Playa Escondida
• Jaco
• Roca Loca
• Hermosa
• Estrellos
• Boca Damas
• Quepos
• Playa El Rey
Boca Barranca:
Here
are some of the best waves in the country. They rise out of a river
mouth located just south of Puntarenas. You know how it works. River
comes out where surf wants in. As happens with most conflicts, the
bystander is the beneficiary, catching endless rides on the long, left
hand run. Location: 100 km (62 mi.) from San José. Access is easy from
a paved road. Many places to stay. Don't be frightened off by the dark
water you see during the rainy season at Boca Barranca and neighboring
beaches. The water's not contaminated.
Tivives:
Beach breaks and river-mouth left, south of Puntarenas.
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Hermosa:
Several very consistent beach breaks south of Jaco.
Puerto Caldera:
This is about three clicks south of Boca Barranca. There's a very good left rolling in here.
Playa Tivives and Valor:
A variety of waves from beach breaks (Tivives) to a rocky point (Valor). Good quality rights and lefts.
Playa Escondida:
Excellent
point break. The thing rises to a nice peak, giving you a good left and
an okay right. If you're a member of the Escondida Beach club, you and
your guests can drive to the beach and shower in the club showers. The
rest of us arrive by water taxi, de-boating at a cove to the south of
the point. You can rent a boat from Playa Jaco or Playa Herradura.
Playa Jaco:
Located
about 140 km (86.8 mi.) from San José. The good news: you'll find a
nice beach break here; the bad news: the surf's not dependable, and the
waves close out when the surf runs over 1.5 m.(5 feet.) A lot of
surfers end up here because it's so close to such places as Playa
Hermosa, Playa Escondida, and Boca Barranca and Puntarenas. Jaco's
becoming quite the place to be seen. Lots of fun, food and frolic for
tourists at the hotels, cabins and campgrounds.
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Roca Loca:
Located
1.5 km (0.93 mi.) south of Playa Jaco. A rocky point with rights that
break over submerged rocks. Accessible on foot. Just clamber over the
small hill and there you are.
Playa Hermosa and others:
Very
strong beach break, at it's best on a rising tide. The hottest spot is
a sand bar identified by a famous tree, called the Almendro.
Esterillos Este, Esterillos Oeste, Bejuco, Boca Damas:
These
are the beaches north and south of Playa Hermosa. Conditions are
similar to Hermosa, meaning you'll find some very pretty waves along
here. These places are an "easy living" heaven; easy to access to the
beaches, easy eating at a wide choice of restaurants; easy sleeping in
a hotel instead of the back of your woody with the dog.
Quepos:
This is a left break at the mouth of a river near the town of Quepos. Eat and sleep in town; walk to the beach.
Playita - Manuel Antonio:
Beach break, left or right. Lots of hotels and eateries.
Playa El Rey:
25
minutes from Quepos. Beach break, right or left. peaks. Drive toward
Playa Dominical, take a right a Roncador for another 11 km to the beach.
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