El Carmen/Playa Carmen

Cóbano, Costa Rica

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Surf Quality:
GOOD

Current Conditions

GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Solid 4.1ft swell with long-period 14s ground swell and gentle offshore winds keeping it clean

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
7
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
4.1
ft
🌊
Swell Height
4.1ft
🌊
Swell Period
14s
💨
Wind Speed
7kt
🌡️
Air Temp
28°C
💨
Wind Gusts
7kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.2mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.4ft @ 15s

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📍 Local Knowledge

El Carmen or Playa Carmen is an exposed beach and reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers dependable surf with both left and right-hand beach breaks. The most favorable conditions are a west-northwest groundswell combined with offshore winds from the northeast. The spot is sometimes crowded, and surfers should be aware of strong rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand and Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: WNW
Wind: NE

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