Guanacaste is the ideal place for surfing as it has a wonderful climate and majetic beaches. It offers crystal clear waters and consistent breaks that make it without a doubt one of the best surfing areas in Costa Rica.
Witches Rock at Playa Naranjo is the best known surf destination in the province and the country. It is one of the best breaks around the country, with very strong winds from December to March, attracks experienced surfers from around the world. It is well known for its tubular concave waves of 3 meters, which makes surfing here only for professionals. This wilderness point is located in the Parque Nacional Santa Rosa. As a National Park has some access restrictions.
If you seek a quieter place for surfing, go to the beaches of Playa Langosta, Playa Avellana, Playa Negra and Playa Grande.
Playa Avellana and Playa Negra are also popular beaches for surfing, made famous because were the scene of the movie "Endless Summer II". In these beaches breaks concave and very consistent waves.
Playa Negra is one of the most famous beaches among surfers from around the world and is undoubtedly one of the 10 best surfing beaches in Guanacaste. It is noted for his strong right which, on good days, can exceed 12 feet easily. Playa Negra is a very small beach, which actually consists of sand and rocks, a small bay, some small hotels and some other restaurants. Playa Negra is not well known by swimmers, for its strong waves, but highly valued by photographers and surfers.
In Guanacaste you can find great surf all year round. The ideal season is from March to November, avoid coming in October because it rains a lot.
