And finally, and most important is your environment... or what
type of surf break you are surfing on.
Types of surf breaks are headlands (point break), beach break, river / estuary entrance bar, reef breaks, and ledge breaks.
The area offers many different
types of surf breaks that are fun for all levels of surfers.
One of the most widely found
types of surf break and probably what we all think of when referring to or thinking about surfing is a beach break.
Not exact matches
There are a variety
of world - class
breaks with ideal
surf conditions throughout the year.The season and waves in Costa Rica are from April through to November with variable
types of waves.The main
surf beach is called Playa El Carmen and is on the border between Malpais and Santa Teresa.
Canggu Beach is a perfect
surf spot for every
type of surfer, offering easy waves to serious
breaks.
For experienced
surfers, Chica Brava has specialty tours to all
types of world - class
breaks, many accessible only by 4x4 or boat.
Confident, but not cocky, you fully respect
surf etiquette and know the various
types of breaks, conditions, and what board is best suitable.
- For the independent
surfer that have a desire to get better - You're comfortable in slightly overhead conditions on a various
type of spots, ranging from reef, point and beach
breaks - You want to get feedback on the technique and specific elements
of your
surfing
As you observe the
surf it is important to know the
type of break you are looking at.
Some
surf breaks can be a combination
of the above
types.
View
Surf Spots in Costa Rica in a larger map Punta Banco
of Pavones
Surf Spot: Punta Banco
Break Type: Beach bre
Break Type: Beach
breakbreak...
The
surf which is
breaking over reef (reef -
breaks) can be challenging at about 5 foot plus for more inexperienced
surfers, who need to be competent in
surfing these
type of breaks.
The advanced
surfer has full knowledge about
surf etiquette,
types of breaks, conditions, and what board is best to ride in which conditions.
The Stormrider
Surf Guide provides information on the
type of break, what conditions it works best on and a map so you can find it.
Cronulla Point Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Right Bottom: Rocky reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Packed Hazards: Locals Rocks Urchins Sharks
Gulf
of Pelcico
Surf Break Guide Surf Spot: Gulf of Pelcico Break Type: Point break Difficulty Level: A
Break Guide
Surf Spot: Gulf
of Pelcico
Break Type: Point break Difficulty Level: A
Break Type: Point
break Difficulty Level: A
break Difficulty Level: All...
Puerto Escondido Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Beach
break Direction
of Wave: Right & left Bottom: Coral reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Busy Hazards: Locals Rips Rocks
- For the experienced
surfer that
surfs a lot - You're comfortable in heavier conditions and most
type of breaks - You want to get more feedback on the technique and specific elements
of your
surfing
A plus side
of point
breaks can be the ease
of paddle out to the area that a
surfer wishes to catch waves, this is due to the bay like nature that this
type of break will often be found.
Playa Hermosa Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 4
Type of Wave: Beach
break Direction
of Wave: Right Bottom: Sand Difficulty: Intermediate
surfer Crowd Level: Can Get Busy Hazards: none
Maroubra Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 4
Type of Wave: Beach
break Direction
of Wave: Right & left Bottom: Sand Difficulty: Intermediate
surfer Crowd Level: Packed Hazards: Locals Rips
Uluwatu Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Left Bottom: Coral reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Mental Hazards: none
Coxos Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Right Bottom: Rocky reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Can Get Busy Hazards: Locals
MASS has exclusive access to some
of the best
surfing spots in Costa Rica, including Playa Dominical, Manuel Antonio Beach, the Quepos river mouth, and Isla Damas to ensure that
surfers are paired with the right
type, size, and
break of waves suitable for their skill and ability level on any given day.
Types of waves
surfed - Everything from easy crumbling waves to... - Fast, punchy powerful reef
breaks - A-frames and hollow waves
Surfers Point Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Left Bottom: Rocky reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Packed Hazards: Rips Sharks
Playa Negra Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Right Bottom: Coral reef Difficulty: Intermediate
surfer Crowd Level: Busy Hazards: none
Pipeline Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 5
Type of Wave: Reef
break Direction
of Wave: Left Bottom: Coral reef Difficulty: Advanced
surfer Crowd Level: Mental Hazards: Locals Rocks
Playón Stats: Wave Quality Rating: 4
Type of Wave: Beach
break Direction
of Wave: Right & left Bottom: Sand Difficulty: Intermediate
surfer Crowd Level: Empty Hazards: none
Byron offers all
types of surfing conditions for all
types of surfing abilities, including open beach
breaks for the experienced, long and safe waves inside Cape Byron for beginners and long right hand point
breaks for longboarders.