Pelada
Nosara, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 15.8s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Pelada hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h345-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Pelada, scored for your board.
About Pelada
Pelada is a reef break over coral in Nosara, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE
Pelada surf FAQ
Is Pelada good for beginners?+
Pelada is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Pelada?+
Different days call for different boards. Pelada 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 are the best conditions for Pelada?+
Look for from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.