Beach break · Costa Rica · Pacifique central · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Costa Rica's national surf stadium: hollow, punchy A-frames that grab nearly every SW swell. Central America's first World Surfing Reserve and the cradle of the country's contests.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
For experts only. Powerful waves, strong currents or technical bottom. Ask locally first.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Playa Hermosa usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Playa Hermosa is rather recommended for advanced surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Playa Hermosa comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Playa Hermosa, you can also check conditions at Jacó, Santa Teresa, Dominical. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.