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Playa Hermosa: surf spot in Jacó & Playa Hermosa

Suits all levels.

Wave

Beach break, lefts & rights

Level

all levels

Faces

SSW (offshore wind: NNE)

Best tide

mid (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

Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica (9.5733, -84.6047)

Live surf cams at Playa Hermosa

• Playa Hermosa: Surf Inn Hermosa (Surfline), free

Other surf spots in Jacó & Playa Hermosa

• Playa Jaco: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid to high, rising
• Roca Loca: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid
• Playa Escondida: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: mid, dropping
• Esterillos Oeste: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: low to mid, rising

Places to stay near Playa Hermosa

• The Backyard Hotel (0.2 km away): Hotel
• VistaHermosaCR (0.2 km away): Hotel
• Ola Bonita (0.2 km away): Hotel
• Surf Inn Hermosa (0.2 km away): Surf camp
• Vida Hermosa - Budget Double Room (0.2 km away): Holiday rental
• Hotel Las Olas (0.3 km away): Hotel
• Casa Mia Beachfront Villa (0.3 km away): Hotel
• Outback Hermosa (0.4 km away): Hotel

Surf schools near Playa Hermosa

• Hermosa Riders Surf School (1.0 km away)
• La Curva, Playa Hermosa (3.0 km away)
• Salsiboy Surf School (3.2 km away)
• Aloha JoSi Surf School (3.5 km away)
• Calle Hidalgo (3.8 km away)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Playa Hermosa?

Playa Hermosa is in Jacó & Playa Hermosa, 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. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.

What wind is offshore at Playa Hermosa?

Playa Hermosa faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Playa Hermosa?

The best tide at Playa Hermosa is mid, 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 Playa Hermosa good for beginners?

Playa Hermosa suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Is there a surf cam at Playa Hermosa?

Yes: Playa Hermosa (Surf Inn Hermosa (Surfline), free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

Where can I stay near Playa Hermosa?

The nearest places to stay are The Backyard Hotel (0.2 km away), VistaHermosaCR (0.2 km away), Ola Bonita (0.2 km away) and Surf Inn Hermosa (0.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 360 places to stay within 14 km of Jacó & Playa Hermosa.

What is the surf forecast for Playa Hermosa?

Swell Cabin rates Playa Hermosa 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.

Jacó & Playa Hermosa surf guide

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