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Punta Uvita: surf spot in Dominical
Coral reef. Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.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 (9.1480, -83.7577)
Other surf spots in Dominical
- Playa Dominical: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Dominicalito: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), 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
Places to stay near Punta Uvita
- Villa Mareas (7.4 km away): Hotel
- Flying Toucans (8.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Hotel Cuna del Angel (8.6 km away): Hotel
- Lapalapa (8.6 km away): Hotel
- Liquid Magic Surf Resort (9.1 km away): Surf camp
- Terraces at San Martin (9.3 km away): Hotel
- Playa Dominical Long Term Rentals (9.7 km away): Hotel
- Selva Escondida (9.8 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Punta Uvita
- Playa Dominicale Vida (9.8 km away)
- Pacific Coast Surfing (16 km away)
- Dominical Surf School (16 km away)
- Tico Surf School (16 km away)
- Dominical WaveRider (17 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Punta Uvita?
Punta Uvita 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: all tides.
What is the best tide to surf Punta Uvita?
The best tide at Punta Uvita is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Punta Uvita good for beginners?
Punta Uvita suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Punta Uvita?
The nearest places to stay are Villa Mareas (7.4 km away), Flying Toucans (8.3 km away), Hotel Cuna del Angel (8.6 km away) and Lapalapa (8.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 80 places to stay within 10 km of Dominical.
What is the surf forecast for Punta Uvita?
Swell Cabin rates Punta Uvita 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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