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Dominicalito: surf spot in Dominical
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
- Best tide
- mid to high (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – Nov: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Dominical, Costa Rica (9.2317, -83.8419)
Other surf spots in Dominical
- Playa Dominical: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Punta Dominical: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, best tide: mid to high
- Playa Matapalo: Reef break, right-hander, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Punta Uvita: Reef break, right-hander, all levels, best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Dominicalito
- Casa Kia Ora (0.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Villa Tuanis (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Canto del Mar (0.6 km away): Holiday rental
- Pura villa (0.8 km away): Villa
- Coconut Grove Oceanfront Cottages (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Costa Paraiso (1.3 km away): Hotel
- Punta Gabriela (1.5 km away): Hotel
- Pacific Edge Eco Lodge (1.7 km away): B&B
Surf schools near Dominicalito
- Pacific Coast Surfing (3.1 km away)
- Dominical Surf School (3.2 km away)
- Tico Surf School (3.3 km away)
- Dominical WaveRider (3.5 km away)
- Surf Side Costa Rica (3.5 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Dominicalito?
Dominicalito is in Dominical, where the best surf season is Mar – Nov (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November). It works best at this tide: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ENE.
What wind is offshore at Dominicalito?
Dominicalito faces WSW, so wind from the ENE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Dominicalito?
The best tide at Dominicalito is mid to high, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Dominicalito good for beginners?
Dominicalito is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Dominicalito?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Kia Ora (0.5 km away), Villa Tuanis (0.6 km away), Canto del Mar (0.6 km away) and Pura villa (0.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 80 places to stay within 10 km of Dominical.
What is the surf forecast for Dominicalito?
Swell Cabin rates Dominicalito hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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