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Ostional: surf spot in Nosara
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- mid to high (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
- Nosara, Costa Rica (9.9926, -85.7037)
Other surf spots in Nosara
- Nosara: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: all tides
- Playa Guiones: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Ostional
- Ostional Surf House (0.5 km away): Surf camp
- Villas Punta India (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Ostional Turtle Lodge (0.6 km away): Guesthouse
- Rayos del Sol (2.6 km away): Resort
- Barefoot Villa (3.5 km away): Villa
- Hotel Villas Punta India (3.7 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Luna Azul (3.8 km away): Hotel
- Costa Rica Yoga Spa (4.0 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Ostional
- Surf Pelada (5.7 km away)
- Nosara Tico Surf School (5.7 km away)
- Nosara Tico Surf School (6.2 km away)
- Nosara CR Surf School (6.4 km away)
- Playa Guiones Surf School (6.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ostional?
Ostional is in Nosara, 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 NE.
What wind is offshore at Ostional?
Ostional 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 Ostional?
The best tide at Ostional is mid to high, 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 Ostional good for beginners?
Ostional suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Ostional?
The nearest places to stay are Ostional Surf House (0.5 km away), Villas Punta India (0.5 km away), Ostional Turtle Lodge (0.6 km away) and Rayos del Sol (2.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 139 places to stay within 14 km of Nosara.
What is the surf forecast for Ostional?
Swell Cabin rates Ostional 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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