Surfing Guide to Nosara, Costa Rica

 

• Summary

• When to go

• Surf Camps

• Where to stay

• Getting there

• Safety/Things to know

• Surf spots

   

Summary

Nosara is a beautiful Costa Rican surf town located further down the coast from Tamarindo, about half way to Santa Teresa. Nosara is definitely one of the greatest places to visit on a surf trip to Costa Rica with a few amazing surf spots and a true laidback vibe.

 

If you are looking for a quiet town, next to some great surf spots, in a tropical environment, Nosara is ticking every boxes. With Playa Guiones and Playa Nosara, you are almost certain to be able to surf every single day as these surf spots are exposed to some of the world’s most consistent swells.

 

Nosara is great for surfers of all skill levels with wide beaches allowing everyone to chose the appropriate peak for them.

 

 

When to go

The best time to surf Nosara, Costa Rica depends on your skill level. There are typically two distinct seasons. From May to October, waves are more consistent and bigger in size. From November to April, you will find smaller, yet still fairly consistent waves with drier weather. Either way, there is decent surf all year round in Costa Rica. 

 

 

 

Surf Camps in Nosara

Find a surf camp in Nosara, starting at US$750

7-Day Between the Ocean and the Jungle in Nosara, Costa Rica
US$1,500 including:

• Surf lessons for all levels
• Daily Kundalini and Hatha yoga classes
• Elemental Rhythm breathwork and guided meditation
• Spiritual Kung Fu class and fire blessing and purifying ceremony
• Beach trip to Guiones and San Juanillo and sunrise turtle sightseeing tour
• A night out at the Restaurant La Luna in Playa Pelada, Nosara
• 6 nights accommodation
• 3 delicious and nutritive vegetarian meals a day made from local fresh foods

 

 

7-day Surf Adventure at Nosara Paradise Rentals
US$2,560, includes:

• Six 90-minute private surf lessons
• Surfboard, rashguard, and sunblock provided
• Keep the board for 90 minutes after each lesson for practice
• Nosara Paradise Rentals has a secluded path straight to the treetop yoga studio
• Daily organic breakfast served at the poolside cafe
• 6 nights accommodation

 

 

 

Where to stay in Nosara

Browse our interactive map to find the best accommodation deals in Nosara!

Best surf hotels in Nosara:

Best value : Burnt Toast Surf Camp and Jungle’s Edge

High-end: The Nomadic Hotel and The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

 

 

Getting there

There are a few ways to get to Nosara. You can fly from San Jose, the Costa Rican capital city or take public ground transportation.

 

Budgeting a surf trip to Nosara

Nosara, just like most of Costa Rica, is a fairly affordable surfing destination although it remains more expansive than its neighboring countries in the likes of Nicaragua and Panama. In Nosara, a lower end accommodation will cost you about US$50 per night. Meals will go from US$5 to US$15, depending on the restaurant and surfboard rentals will be about US$20.

 

 

Safety/things to know

-For visa information, visit the local tourism website. 

-Rain season is from May to October.

 

 

Surf spots in Nosara

Playa Guiones

This is the best break in Nosara. Playa Guiones is a fun beach break that works consistently on a Westerly swell and will have offshore winds from the east.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : WNW
Optimal wind direction : ENE

 

 

Playa Nosara

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : WNW
Optimal wind direction : ENE