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
BegIntAdv
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
A few locals, but more expats and tourists. Relatively mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
MellowHeavy
Lots of peak options keeps things spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Medium.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean
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.