Beach

Dominical

South Pacific · Costa Rica

At a glance

Break type

Beach

Wave direction

Both

Best swell

S (ESE–WSW window)

Ideal size

3–8 ft

Best tide

All tides

Consistency

Very Consistent

Peak season

Jun–Sep

Nearest airport

SJO · ~120 mi

About this spot

Powerful, heavy beach break on Costa Rica's south Pacific — strong rips and punchy barrels for confident surfers.

Location

Map showing Dominical location
Where it is
Satellite view of Dominical
The break · satellite

9.2500, -83.8500

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