Playa Hermosa (Osa Peninsula)

Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica

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Surf Quality:
EXCELLENT

Current Conditions

EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.0ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from E would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3
ft
🌊
Swell Height
3ft
🌊
Swell Period
14s
💨
Wind Speed
3kt
🌡️
Air Temp
28°C
💨
Wind Gusts
3kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.9mm
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Secondary Swell
0.3ft @ 13s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Playa Hermosa (Osa Peninsula) is an exposed beach break that produces solid, consistent surf when conditions align. It works best with offshore winds from the east and strong groundswells from the south to southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a southwest swell combines with clean offshore east winds. The break offers both left and right-hand peaks and can draw a modest lineup on good days. Surfers should watch for strong rips, shifting sandbars, and occasional shorebreak power.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: S
Wind: E

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