At a glance
Break type
Point
Wave direction
Left
Best swell
SSW (S–SW window)
Ideal size
4–10 ft
Best tide
Low rising
Consistency
Inconsistent
Peak season
Jun–Sep
Nearest airport
SJO · ~250 mi
About this spot
One of the world's longest lefts — a marathon cobblestone point in southern Costa Rica that peels for minutes on big south swell.
Location
8.3833, -83.1333
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