Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediatewinter

Playa Cocles

Fun beach break on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo. Good for beginners when Salsa Brava is too heavy. Warm water, relaxed Caribbean vibe.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, NE

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

winter

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Limón

Region

Caribbean

Coordinates

9.6220, -82.6380

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Salsa Brava

1.3 mi · Reef Break · Best 4–10 ft

Bocas del Toro (Bluff)

30.2 mi · Reef Break · Best 4–10 ft

Dominical

86.9 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–6 ft

Pavones

92.4 mi · Point Break · Best 3–10 ft

Matapalo Costa Rica

95.3 mi · Point Break · Best 3–8 ft

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