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Roca Loca: surf spot in Jacó & Playa Hermosa
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
- 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 (9.5895, -84.6265)
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
- 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 Roca Loca
- Hotel Club Del Mar (1.2 km away): Hotel
- Casa Ginger Jaco Beach (1.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club (1.3 km away): Resort
- Casa Río Mar (1.4 km away): Resort
- South beach hotel, Jacó (1.4 km away): Hotel
- Club del Sol (1.4 km away): Hotel
- Casa Otto Beachside Colorada (1.4 km away): Guesthouse
- Casa Buona Vacanza (1.4 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Roca Loca
- Salsiboy Surf School (1.2 km away)
- Aloha JoSi Surf School (1.4 km away)
- Calle Hidalgo (1.6 km away)
- Bob Marley Jacó Surf School (1.7 km away)
- Ride In Surf (1.7 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Roca Loca?
Roca Loca 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 ENE.
What wind is offshore at Roca Loca?
Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca?
The best tide at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca good for beginners?
Roca Loca is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Roca Loca?
The nearest places to stay are Hotel Club Del Mar (1.2 km away), Casa Ginger Jaco Beach (1.3 km away), Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club (1.3 km away) and Casa Río Mar (1.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 360 places to stay within 14 km of Jacó & Playa Hermosa.
What is the surf forecast for Roca Loca?
Swell Cabin rates Roca Loca 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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