Playa Carmen
Nicoya · Costa Rica
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
The central beach of Mal País/Santa Teresa, many schools. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 9.636, -85.161 |
FAQ
Is Playa Carmen good for beginners?
Yes, Playa Carmen works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Playa Carmen today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cr-nicoya/playa-carmen-cr. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Nicoya
- Playa Pelada — Reef break in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Guiones — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Playa Sámara — Beach break behind the reef, beginners
- Playa Camaronal — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Coyote — Long beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Playa Hermosa — Wide beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Santa Teresa — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Mal País — Reef peaks over rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers