Playa Escondida

Jacó, Costa Rica

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Surf Quality:
EXCELLENT

Current Conditions

EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.7ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell with very light winds Note: winds from ENE would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
7
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
3.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
14s
💨
Wind Speed
7kt
🌡️
Air Temp
29°C
💨
Wind Gusts
6kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.1mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.2ft @ 12s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Playa Escondida is a fairly exposed reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers fairly consistent left and right-hand reef breaks. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the east-northeast. The break works best around mid-tide when the tide is rising. The spot is a popular wave that can get crowded, and surfers should be aware of rocks and private access. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in July.

Best Swell: W
Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SW
Wind: ENE

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