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Playa Jaco: surf spot in Jacó & Playa Hermosa
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- mid to high, rising (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 (9.6132, -84.6326)
Other surf spots in Jacó & Playa Hermosa
- Roca Loca: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid
- Playa Hermosa: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), 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 Jaco
- Balcón del Mar (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Light House Jacó (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Casa De Playa Doña Mechuca (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Playa Herradura Condo - Los Suenos (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Costa Rica Guests Houses. (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Villa Playa Jaco (0.3 km away): Villa
- Luna Serena Lodge (0.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Sand Piper Hotel (0.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Playa Jaco
- Tico surf lessons (0.3 km away)
- Jaco Surf School (0.3 km away)
- Cocalito Surf Jacó (0.5 km away)
- Calle Bohío (0.5 km away)
- Jaco Manta Surf School and Surf Shop (0.5 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Playa Jaco?
Playa Jaco 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 to high, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Playa Jaco?
Playa Jaco faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW 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 Jaco?
The best tide at Playa Jaco is mid to high, rising, 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 Jaco good for beginners?
Playa Jaco suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Playa Jaco?
The nearest places to stay are Balcón del Mar (0.3 km away), Light House Jacó (0.3 km away), Casa De Playa Doña Mechuca (0.3 km away) and Playa Herradura Condo - Los Suenos (0.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 360 places to stay within 14 km of Jacó & Playa Hermosa.
What is the surf forecast for Playa Jaco?
Swell Cabin rates Playa Jaco 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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