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Salsa Brava: surf spot in Puerto Viejo
Coral reef. Experts only.
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- NNW (offshore wind: SSE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Dec – Mar: December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 26–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica (9.6612, -82.7530)
Other surf spots in Puerto Viejo
- Playa Cocles: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NE (offshore wind: SW), best tide: all tides
- Punta Uva: Reef break, right-hander, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
- Playa Negra - Limon: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNE (offshore wind: SSW), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Salsa Brava
- The Lazy Loft (0.3 km away): Hostel
- Casa Dolce Vita (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Lotus Garden (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Yucca Beachfront Hotel (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Lizard King Hotel & Suites (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Reservas Kalawala (0.4 km away): Hotel
- La Tribu Hostel for Women (0.4 km away): Hostel
- Cabinas Kire (0.4 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Salsa Brava
- Bamboo Surf Center (1.9 km away)
- Caribbean Surf School and Shop (2.0 km away)
- Surf the Jungle Surf School (4.4 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Salsa Brava?
Salsa Brava is in Puerto Viejo, where the best surf season is Dec – Mar (December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SSE.
What wind is offshore at Salsa Brava?
Salsa Brava faces NNW, so wind from the SSE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Salsa Brava?
The best tide at Salsa Brava is all tides, 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 Salsa Brava good for beginners?
Salsa Brava is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Salsa Brava?
The nearest places to stay are The Lazy Loft (0.3 km away), Casa Dolce Vita (0.4 km away), Lotus Garden (0.4 km away) and Yucca Beachfront Hotel (0.4 km away). Swell Cabin lists 283 places to stay within 10 km of Puerto Viejo.
What is the surf forecast for Salsa Brava?
Swell Cabin rates Salsa Brava 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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