A beach break further south with a strong, heavy wave that can and will put you through the washing machine. Paddling out past the break can be a bit arduous, but once you catch that face, it is definitely worth it. For sure an advanced break. right and left reef-rocky pros or kamikaze only...
Break Type: Reef rocky Difficulty Level: Experienced surfers Best Swell Direction: Northwest Ride Direction: Right and left Tides: Mid and high tides – Rising and falling tides
Description
Playa Marbella is a pretty surfer’s beach sandwiched between Junquillal and Ostional. It boasts two spectacular spots for surfers: Playa Frijolar and Playa Coco. Playa Frijolar is a left hand point break featuring a superb set of waves. The break is ideal for beginners but veteran surfers can also have a fabulous time. Playa Frijola has hollow waves with barreled sections and sandy bottom. It also features shifting sandbars which must in right position for proper surfing The break is best ridden at a mid tide. Playa Coco is a beach break with huge, hollow A-frame barreling waves that breaks to left and right. Even though the break is optimum for all levels of surfers, the break is more suitable for experienced surfers especially when the swells are large. The waves are fairly consistent all around the year riding up to 150 meters. Tourists can easily find the beach which is about 12 kilometers south of Junquillal. The beach is hardly ever crowded so surfers can have a hassle free surf session. Watch out for the sharks. Ross Menking, a young surfer, was attacked by a 7 foot bull shark at Playa Marbella on January 2003. Fortunately he survived but needed more than 150 stitches on his right leg. Other dangers include rocks and undertows.
Consigliarmo Casa Alice surf lodge a Marbella Costarica, posto incantevole! Le onde di playa Marbella sono fantastiche e la gentilezza dei due proprietari Matteo Guolo e la moglie Adriana vi farà sentire a casa.