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With miles of coastline on two oceans, it's no wonder that surfing is a popular sport in Costa Rica, and that never ending search for the perfect wave draws enthusiasts the world over. Whether looking for right or left breaks, Costa Rica's perfect blends of geography and wind have created prime conditions to satisfy every taste. Costa Rica Beaches had become one of the most popular surf spots in the central Pacific area. Costa Rica is the perfect place to spend vacations: relax, enjoy nature and do what you do best, surf...!! Surfing

Most surfing areas cater to the incoming crowd in many ways, with board rentals available, as well as a wide range of accommodations and activities for when the sun goes down. Costa Rica's diversity and tremendous variety of surf spots make it possible to surf excellent waves all year long. The short travel distances and different regions provide traveling surfers with the possibility not only to experience magic and adventure while visiting interesting and unique spots of Costa Rica, but to score a variety of world class point breaks, reefs and beach breaks. Best of all, you can surf in the warm ocean all year round. Surfing

The Pacific coast has over 40 mapped surf beaches, offering up waves suitable for beginners to advanced surfers, depending on the location. The beaches in northern Guanacaste are said to be a Mecca for experienced surfers, due to the strong windy. Roca Bruja (Witch's Rock), Potrero Grande, Playa Naranjo and Plava Negro are a few spots to catch some strong, excellent waves. Further south, but still in the north pacific region, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, Manzanillo and Nosara —among others— are said to have great breaks.

International competitions in Costa Rica are becoming more and more popular. For long board enthusiasts, every June the annual Rabbit Kekai Long boards Classic and the Women's World Long board Championships takes place on the Pacific Coast's Boca de Barranca. Said to be on one of the longest breaks in the world, this competition will bring over 300 surfers from every corner of the globe, representing 3 generations of enthusiastic participants.

The mid-Pacific region offers a wide range of surf beaches to choose from, with Jacó being perhaps the best known.

Costa Rica experiences semi-diurnal tidal differences. Extreme tidal variations on the Pacific coastline always guarantee quality waves for hard core surfers willing to explore. Stop in at any local surf shop or befriend a local to learn about the best conditions for the different breaks. With so many different beaches and locations to choose from, Costa Rica is the ideal place for unforgettable surf trips.