El Carmen/Playa Carmen Surf Report & Forecast
Cóbano, Costa Rica
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
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 Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Village: Cóbano | Neighborhood: Muelle | County: Puntarenas | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60111 | Road: Calle Carmen | Full Address: Calle Carmen, Muelle, Mal País, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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