Pico Grande
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- 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 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Pico Grande, scored for your board.
About Pico Grande
Pico Grande is a reef break over mixed in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE, around mid to high 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
- Best wind direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE
Pico Grande surf FAQ
Is Pico Grande good for beginners?+
Pico Grande is a reef 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 Pico Grande?+
Different days call for different boards. Pico Grande 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 Pico Grande?+
Pico Grande tends to work best around mid to high 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 Pico Grande?+
Look for from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.