A gorgeous beach with waves that can be anywhere from beginner to advanced-intermediate depending on the swell. There are a few spots to surf there. In front of Lola’s Restaurant and Palo Seco is where you will find gentler peeling sets. Continue further north up the beach towards the river mouth for more of a punch. Beyond the river mouth is the infamous reef break of Little Hawaii- you take a guess why it has that name. Little Hawaii is a great spot for the advanced when it’s firing.
Break Type: Beach break and reef break Difficulty Level: All surfers Best Swell Direction: North, Northwest, West Ride Direction: Right and left Tide: All tides
Description
[Playa-Avellanas-1000px] Playa Avellanas is situated on the golden coast of Guanacaste Province in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Featuring remarkable offshore waves, huge swells and a serene beach, Playa Avellanas is a sanctuary for surfers. Tourists can reach Playa Avellanas either from Tamarindo or Paraiso. There are no villages, lavish accommodations or large shops around the area. There are a handful of budget oriented hotels, cabinas and camps perfect for surfers. The biggest attraction of Playa Avellanas is its amazing surf spots. Luring surfers from all over the globe, Playa Avellanas offers an incredible oasis of waves.
Playa Avellanas has a perfect weather for surfing all around the year. Big swells are raised from North, Northwest and West direction with great winds blowing from the East and Southeast. The waves often ride up to 18 feet! There is a wide range of breaks on the beach. Even though most breaks are suitable for seasoned surfers, intermediate and beginners can also take a ride. Be it weekdays or weekends, the beach hardly ever gets crowded.
[Lola's Restaurant at Avellanas] Avellanas has one amazing restaurant/bar that everyone goes to to hang out and watch the surfing. The design is very beautiful and the food is the best around the area so it’s got it all: location, food, and style. Plus a huge pig, their mascot named for the restaurant. So no surprise it’s very popular. All things considered, I’d have to say that Lola’s may be the best beachfront surf restaurant in Costa Rica.