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With the increasing popularity of Costa Rica as a top notch surfing destination, more and more surfers from all over the world are now coming here to ride the perfect wave. Guanacaste province is one of the best places to come surfing as the weather here is great and the beaches are equally stunning. Offering crystal clear waters, consistent breaks and a gorgeous backdrop, it is of little wonder that this province is now one of the best regions to surf in Costa Rica.

The most well known surf destination in the province and in the country has to be Witches Rock or Ollie’s Point on Playa Naranjo. Situated in the Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, this surf hotspot attracts expert surfers from all over the globe. Known for its 3 meter hollow tube waves, surfing here is for the professionals only. Most people who come to Witches Rock usually stay and camp out on the beach, as there are no real accommodations or hotels located out here. If you like you can stay at Playa del Coco, which is often used as a gateway to Playa Naranjo.

Another fantastic place to go surfing has to be the beach town of Tamarindo. With its laidback atmosphere and plethora of accommodations, Tamarindo is an excellent beach for novice as well as expert surfers. You can catch some of the best waves outside the Dolly Hotel, while if you are looking for a more quiet place to surf, head south to the beaches of Playa Langosta, Playa Avellana, Playa Negra and Playa Grande. If you don’t know how to surf don’t worry, there are plenty of local surf camps situated in town with equipment rental shops as well that lease out not only surf boards, but wet suits and other gear.

Playa Avellana and Playa Negra are also popular surf beaches. Made famous when the film Endless Summer II was shot here, these beaches have fast hollow breaks and consistent waves. A couple of other beaches worth surfing at along the Pacific coast are Playa Marbella and Playa Nosara.

With year round surfing opportunities, Guanacaste is a great place for the avid surfer. From March to November are the best times to surf, with the weekends being the busiest time of the week. Avoid surfing here in October as it rains a lot around this time.

Playa Grande Surf Hotel

Los Nancites

Hotel El Sueño de San Juanillo

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