Avellanas Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
E
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead
Tide
Mid-high at beachbreaks; low at rivermouth.
Avellanas Surf Guide
About 30 minutes south of Langosta is Playa Avellanas, a series of rocky reefbreaks, beachbreaks, and another rivermouth. Avellanas can get really good -- oftentimes better than Langosta. And since Avellanas and Langosta generally pick up more swell than Tamarindo, they're worth checking out when the latter is too small.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
A few locals, but more expats and tourists. Relatively mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Lots of peak options keeps things spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Shallow rocks in places.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
One unguarded parking lot for 50 vehicles; extra parking back on the dirt road. Cabinas Las Olas has private wooden walkways leading to the beach through the mangroves.
Bottom
Sand, with a rock shelf at the south end of the beach.
Best Season
March-August
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