Palo Seco, Costa Rica
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
70km from spot
240km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
70km from spot
240km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Palo Seco, Costa Rica
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Palo Seco, Costa Rica is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Palo Seco, Costa Rica is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Costa Rica
Webcams around Palo Seco, Costa Rica
Webcams around Palo Seco, Costa Rica
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
 | 6.2 knotsQuepos, Costa Rica 06:06:36 pm, GMT-6 Model: gfs27_long, updated 7 minutes ago |  | 263 |
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| 6.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| 4.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
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15:35 -0.6m
21:55 0.7m
4:20 -0.8m
10:45 0.7m
17:00 -0.6m
23:05 0.7m
5:30 -0.8m
11:55 0.8m
18:05 -0.7m
0:15 0.7m
6:30 -0.8m
12:45 0.9m
19:00 -0.8m
1:05 0.8m
7:15 -0.9m
13:30 1.0m
19:45 -0.9m
1:50 0.9m
7:55 -1.0m
14:10 1.1m
20:25 -1.0m
2:30 0.9m
8:35 -1.0m
14:45 1.1m
21:00 -1.1m
3:10 1.0m
9:10 -1.0m
15:20 1.2m
21:35 -1.2m
3:45 1.0m
9:40 -1.0m
15:50 1.2m
22:05 -1.2m
4:15 1.0m
10:10 -1.0m
16:20 1.1m
22:40 -1.1m
4:50 0.9m
10:45 -0.9m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Costa Rica...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 62 |
| Feb | 65 |
| Mar | 63 |
| Apr | 42 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 22 |
| Aug | 17 |
| Sep | 7 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 14 |
| Dec | 40 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 30 kitesurf spots in Costa Rica.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Palo Seco, Costa Rica
