Playa Samara Surf Report & Forecast

Sámara, Costa Rica

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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Playa Samara is an exposed beach and reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers reliable surf year-round. It works best with offshore winds from the north and groundswells from the south-southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a south-southwest swell combines with offshore winds from the north. The beach provides both left and right-hand beach and reef breaks. The spot can get crowded when the surf is up, and surfers should be cautious of rips and shallow outside reefs. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during the winter months, particularly in December.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Village: Sámara | Neighborhood: Cangrejal | County: Nicoya | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50205 | Full Address: Cangrejal, Sámara, Nicoya, Guanacaste, 50205, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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