Surf Spots in Puntarenas
7 surf breaks in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
5 beach breaks2 point breaks
Pavones
point breakOne of the world's longest left points; minute-long rides on solid south swells.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 S–WSW
Playa Hermosa (Jacó)
beach breakHeavy A-frame beach south of Jacó; WSL QS comp venue.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 S–WSW
Santa Teresa
beach breakBeach break on the Nicoya tip; consistent peaks, expat hotspot.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 S–WNW
Dominical
beach breakPowerful beach break in southern Pacific CR; consistent on any south swell.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 S–WSW
Jacó
beach breakMainstream beach-town in the central Pacific; lots of surf schools.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 S–WSW
Cabo Matapalo
point breakRemote right point at the Osa Peninsula tip; jungle access only.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 S–WSW
Esterillos Oeste
beach breakLong sand beach south of Hermosa; less-crowded peaks.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 S–WSW