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Nosara (Playa Guiones)
The progression-focused Costa Rican town. 7 km of consistent A-frame beach break that almost always has a rideable wave somewhere.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Nosara (Playa Guiones) yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Nosara (Playa Guiones). The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Nosara (Playa Guiones), month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: May, Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Oct (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Feb | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Mar | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Apr | High | Boardshorts |
| Maypeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Junpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Julypeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Augpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Septpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Octpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Nov | High | Boardshorts |
| Dec | Moderate | Boardshorts |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 3-6 · Best at Level 4.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Pick a peak away from the busiest section near the dirt-road access. Pay attention to rips when the swell is over chest-high.
Hazards
- rip currents
- crowd at peak hours
Camps near Nosara (Playa Guiones)
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Nosara (Playa Guiones), straight-line distance.
- Playa Avellanas~33 km · Levels 2-6
- Tamarindo~42 km · Levels 1-5
- Playa Grande~46 km · Levels 4-6
- Santa Teresa~66 km · Levels 4-6
- Playa Remanso~142 km · Levels 1-4
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Costa Rica, from our editors’ season calendar.