Surf Trip Costa Rica — Avellanas

Surfing in Costa Rica means exploring regions with unique characteristics and an impressive variety of waves. On the Central Pacific, Playa Hermosa stands out for its fast, barreling waves for experienced surfers, with its peak season between May and September. The Avellanas region further reinforces this diversity with consistent waves and a tropical climate, offering everything from accessible peaks for maneuvers and beginners at Playa Grande to the powerful right-hand wave over the rock shelf at “Little Hawaii”.

For those looking for more performance-oriented waves and barrels, the area offers iconic options such as the barreling Playa Negra, the secluded beach of Marbella on bigger-swell days, and the famous Roca Bruja (Witch’s Rock), in Santa Rosa National Park, accessible by boat or 4x4. This combination makes the surroundings of Avellanas and the Costa Rican coastline a complete destination for surfers of all levels.