Playa Hermosa Surf Report & Forecast

Often referred to as the most consistent beachbreak in Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa is indeed a classic setup: four miles of scalloped black sand, fairly deep water offshore, and open exposure to just about any swell except NW, though it shows its true face on a solid S - shifting A-frames and a strong side current, so you can generally find an uncrowded peak somewhere on its stretch. The north end has the best sandbanks, and tends to break best on a higher tide and S swell. As you head south towar... Read more