Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedsummer

Playa Grande Costa Rica

Powerful beach break near Tamarindo. Home to Leatherback sea turtle nesting. National wildlife refuge. Consistent, powerful waves.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Guanacaste

Region

Guanacaste

Coordinates

10.3395, -85.8435

NOAA Buoy

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