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Banana Beach: surf spot in Santa Teresa
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best season
- Mar – Nov: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (9.6309, -85.1591)
Other surf spots in Santa Teresa
- La Lora: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Playa Santa Teresa: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low to mid
- Playa Carmen: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: all tides
- Playa Manzanillo: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
- Cedros: Reef break, left-hander, all levels, faces ESE (offshore wind: WNW)
- Playa Caletas: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Playa Coyote: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid to high, rising
Places to stay near Banana Beach
- Casa del Sol (0.1 km away): Hostel
- The Beach House Santa Teresa (0.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Luxury Vacation Rentals in Santa Teresa Costa Rica (0.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Villa Bonita (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Santa Teresa Bungalows (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Banana Beach Hotel (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Playa Cielo (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Dreamcatcher Hotel (0.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Banana Beach
- Nalu Surf School (0.7 km away)
- Lalo's Surf School (0.9 km away)
- Costa Rica Surf and Sup (1.0 km away)
- Punta Coco (1.0 km away)
- Monkey Adventures (1.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Banana Beach?
Banana Beach is in Santa Teresa, where the best surf season is Mar – Nov (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November). The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NE.
What wind is offshore at Banana Beach?
Banana Beach 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.
Is Banana Beach good for beginners?
Banana Beach suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Banana Beach?
The nearest places to stay are Casa del Sol (0.1 km away), The Beach House Santa Teresa (0.2 km away), Luxury Vacation Rentals in Santa Teresa Costa Rica (0.2 km away) and Villa Bonita (0.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 363 places to stay within 14 km of Santa Teresa.
What is the surf forecast for Banana Beach?
Swell Cabin rates Banana Beach 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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