Playa Nosara
Nosara, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 15.8s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Playa Nosara hits 7+
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 Playa Nosara, scored for your board.
About Playa Nosara
Playa Nosara is a beach break over sand in Nosara, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. 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
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E
Playa Nosara surf FAQ
Is Playa Nosara good for beginners?+
Playa Nosara 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 Playa Nosara?+
Different days call for different boards. Playa Nosara 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 Playa Nosara?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW 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.