Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedyear-round

Playa Avellanas

Quality beach break near Tamarindo. Multiple peaks including Little Hawaii, a hollow barreling section. Fun and consistent.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Guanacaste

Region

Guanacaste

Coordinates

10.1345, -85.8495

NOAA Buoy

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