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Salsa Brava

Costa Rica's heaviest wave. Powerful right breaking over sharp coral reef in Puerto Viejo. Caribbean side so it works on east swells. Extremely dangerous reef.

Right reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, NE

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Limón

Region

Caribbean

Coordinates

9.6340, -82.6525

NOAA Buoy

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