Barrigona
Sámara, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h335-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Barrigona, scored for your board.
About Barrigona
Barrigona is a point break over mixed in Sámara, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW
Barrigona surf FAQ
Is Barrigona good for beginners?+
Barrigona is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Barrigona?+
Different days call for different boards. Barrigona handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Barrigona?+
Barrigona tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Barrigona?+
Look for from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.