When the tide is low, the waves become steeper and faster perfect for short boarders while at mid to high tides, the waves are smooth luring plenty of long boarders. (costaricasurfing.org)
For this reason, this is a great destination for long boarders, SUP, beginners and intermediates, while potentially disappointing Alpha short boarders seeking larger, hollower surf on a daily basis, although it is possible to luck into some bigger surf maybe 60 days of the year or less. (srfer.com)
Though a dedicated short boarder, I found that surfing sunrise in Playa Grande was much more enjoyable with a longboard. (srfer.com)