Playa Hermosa
Central Pacific · Costa Rica
Powerful beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Heavy fast wave and strong currents, a contest site. 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 | Powerful beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 9.565, -84.58 |
FAQ
Is Playa Hermosa good for beginners?
Playa Hermosa is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Playa Hermosa 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-central-pacific/playa-hermosa-jaco. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Central Pacific
- Boca Barranca — Point at the river mouth , long left-hander, beginners and intermediates
- Roca Loca — Right-hand reef break over rocks, advanced surfers
- Jacó — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Esterillos — Beach break with rocks, intermediates
- Playa Espadilla (Manuel Antonio) — Beach break, beginners