Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
215km from spot
430km 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
225km from spot
215km from spot
430km from spot
Best Schools in Costa Rica
Riding Conditions in Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long sandy beach with few people around.
The beach break can get stronger.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long sandy beach with few people around.
The beach break can get stronger.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
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.
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 Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
Webcams around Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
