Hermosa
Jacó, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 6.9s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Hermosa hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h355-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Hermosa, scored for your board.
About Hermosa
Hermosa is a beach break over sand in Jacó, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW / WSW 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE
Hermosa surf FAQ
Is Hermosa good for beginners?+
Hermosa is a beach break over sand, 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 Hermosa?+
Different days call for different boards. Hermosa 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 Hermosa?+
Hermosa 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 Hermosa?+
Look for from the SSW / SW / WSW 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.