A big and beautiful beach directly north of Tamarindo that boasts consistently solid waves. It’s more of an intermediate to advanced spot with fast breaking waves, but also has numerous peaks so you can stay away from the crowds. This spot is definitely a local favorite. Beach break destro e sinistro di fronte all’Hotel Las Tortugas. Fondale sabbioso, onda veloce e divertente adatta a tutti. Regge fino a 3 metri e lavora con media e alta marea. right and left beach-break all surfers
Break Type: Beach break Difficulty Level: All surfers Best Swell Direction: Northwest, West Ride Direction: Right and left Tide: Mid and high tide – Rising and falling tide
Description
Playa Grande is a spectacular beach located on the northern end of Tamarindo in Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. The beach draws thousands of visitors every year because of its famous breeding ground of leather-back turtles and attracts even more surf enthusiasts who want to ride the smooth waves of Playa Grande. Travelers can easily reach the beach by taking a car from Tamarindo. The beach has been labeled as one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica. It is blessed with a perfect weather and great wind conditions along with a set of consistent waves. One of the great things about Playa Grande is that it is suitable for all sorts of surfers. Seasoned surfers can have an exciting challenge while beginners can have a fun time. Playa Grande is a sanctuary in the truest sense to these amazing turtles and to the surfers from all over the world. [Playa Grande]
Playa Grande features a beach break well known for its long rides and barrels. The waves are very regular breaking to the left and right. They are best surfed at mid to high tide. If you are a novice, you should hit the ocean when the tide is rising as it offers a perfect condition. The beach break of Playa Grande gathers swells from the west and northwest and rides pretty good when the swell is small or medium. The size starts working at 3 feet and can hold up to 10 feet during rising and falling tides. However, the waves tend to close out if the swells get any bigger. The northwestern swells together with southeastern winds create an awesome base with long rides. The waves are fast and strong breaking over a sandy bottom. Watch out for rips and currents which can be dangerous for a weak swimmer.
There is one thing about Playa Grande which seems to disappoint people. The beach is always crowded. If you think the beach is packed on weekdays, you should see it on weekends when it is super jam packed. Still, most hardcore surfers manage to make their way in order to experience the tropical surf.