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Costa Rica, The Warm Water Surfing Paradise!

By Gloriana Brenes: • Former Caribbean Waves Surf Camp School Director / Instructor • Surfer, raised in Puerto Viejo, home of Salsa Brava (Caribbean Coast). • Years Surfing: 7. • Years teaching: 3 (certified Emergency First Responce, Primary & Secundary Care (CPR / AED / First Aid)). • Surfed on breaks around the world: Biarritz, France; Zarauz, Spain; Tel Aviv, Israel; Bingin, Impossibles, Bali; Puerto Cruz, Parguito, Margarita Island of Venezuela and all around Costa Rica. • PADI Advanced Open Water Certified Scuba Diver. • Lived on Margarita Island of Venezuela for a year studying Dzogchen and teachings kids to surf. • Studied Anthropology in the University of Costa Rica. • Competitive swimmer for 6 years; surf school instructor.

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Since the time when surfing started in Hawaii, many adventurous surfers came to Costa Rica and discovered our waves; but kept them a secret. Eventually as time went by, many of the local people became interested and now, surfing is one of the most popular sports in Costa Rica and in the world!

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Because of Costa Rica’s perfect surfing conditions, it has turned out to be one of the hottest places to visit and it is ideal for both the beginner and professional surfer. The warm water, beautiful beaches, sunny skies, spectacular nature, easy going locals, friendly sharks!…but especially the great variety of waves makes Costa Rica just perfect. Costa Rica also has an unusual strategic position that within just a few hours you can surf at sunrise at the Caribbean coast, and later in the day, watch the sunset over on the pacific side, catching a different set of waves!

 

Warm Water Surfing in Costa Rica & Great Waves for Beginners!

For instance on the Caribbean / Atlantic side, you have amazing reef breaks like the very famous Salsa Brava and Isla Uvita, and also the beach breaks like the one in Cocles Beach and Manzanillo. This will also give you the opportunity to see more of the different kinds of Costa Rican cultures. Enjoy the jungle and the mixture of cultures between the black Afro-Jamaican and the indigenous people of the Bri-bris. Get the Rastafarian way of life and have great snorkeling in the Gandoca-Mazanillo Refuge. Enjoy a fresh lobster and the local dish of rice and beans (cooked with coconut milk) along the sea in Puerto Viejo or other laid back villages.

Then, go over to the Pacific side where you have the world’s longest left side waves in Pavones, the well known Which´s Rock for the perfect left and right break with the longest barrels, and of course Hermosa´s beach break where you always come out with a great smile! Over on the Pacific side you have the cowboys, the real ¨ticos¨, the mixture of the best quality service and food and where you can just indulge watching the most astonishing sunsets that you will never forget. Try Mal Pais’ west facing beach. Incredible surfing, too!!

Every beach in Costa Rica has a specific “direction”. So when the swell (waves in a particular direction) comes, not all the beaches have conditions for the waves to be perfect. So if you are travelling only for a short time and you want to have a good surf vacation, it is better that you get a guide. In this way you don’t waste time and miss the waves.

Storm Surf Break, Mal Pais / Santa Teresa at “Suck Rock” Break!

Almost every beach is ¨surf-able¨ but you must know which time of the day is the best time. Over at the Pacific side you have the high and low tide. When there is low tide, the water goes back, it get dryer, shallower, there are currents, and in some beaches the waves will completely disappear. And when there is high tide, the water is nearer the shore, the waves are thicker and that makes them more difficult to catch. So depending on the beach, the waves could be better in low tide, and in others it would be better on the high tide.

For those who haven’t yet had the magic experience of riding the waves, but are willing to try it out, there are plenty of options. The first thing that you must know is that anyone can surf, no matter if you are 8 years old or 70 years old, as long as you are careful. You can rent your own surf board and try it by your self if you have plenty of time, or have someone, like a surf guide, who can instruct you. Surfing is something that will get you addicted to once you can ride a wave, but before you get to do that magical point you will have to be careful. If you are on your own, you need to take care of other surfers or people who are around you, with the waves, and even with your own board! So surfing by your self requires strong will, determination and observing.

Nowadays there are many ways to learn. You can practice outside on the sand, and learn about the different kind of waves, the pop up, and the safety tips. Instructors usually make learning to surf a nice experience instead of a life threatening experience! (Joke!)

Whether you are going to body surf, kayak surf, boogie board or regular board surf, Costa Rica is the perfect place to do all of that. Then, enjoy and have a wonderful time going to volcanoes, hiking thru great nature, and savoring the local flavor and friendly people. Pura Vida!