Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From each airports take the Panamerican highway to the North until the town of La Cruz and Sardinal. Then get to Hermosa. It's very easy to move around by car or by bus. Rent a four wheel drive could cost approx. $350 per week and the longest bus route is not more then $5.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
235km from spot
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From each airports take the Panamerican highway to the North until the town of La Cruz and Sardinal. Then get to Hermosa. It's very easy to move around by car or by bus. Rent a four wheel drive could cost approx. $350 per week and the longest bus route is not more then $5.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
235km from spot
20km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Definitely the best period to visit Costa Rica and to surf is during the winter time, between December and April. These are the months where the wind reaches its highest average and the sun is guaranteed, specially on the north Pacific beaches. This is also the dry season. During the day it's hot but dry and the nights are cooler. All year around the temperature is between 22 and 34 degrees C°. The water is about 28°C, a shorty is used only some days of the year.
There is Thermal wind at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.
Hermosa is good only from May to October during the rainy season, when the thermal wind blows between 11am to 3pm, only big gear.
The best moments to come to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Definitely the best period to visit Costa Rica and to surf is during the winter time, between December and April. These are the months where the wind reaches its highest average and the sun is guaranteed, specially on the north Pacific beaches. This is also the dry season. During the day it's hot but dry and the nights are cooler. All year around the temperature is between 22 and 34 degrees C°. The water is about 28°C, a shorty is used only some days of the year.
There is Thermal wind at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.
Hermosa is good only from May to October during the rainy season, when the thermal wind blows between 11am to 3pm, only big gear.
The best moments to come to Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. Wide with lots of space.
Flat water. Choppy with more then 22 knots.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. Wide with lots of space.
Flat water. Choppy with more then 22 knots.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Webcams around Playa Hermosa, 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 Hermosa, Costa Rica
