Playa Hermosa
Jacó
Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica's most renowned surf beaches, Playa Hermosa is a powerful and highly consistent Pacific beach break just south of Jacó. Known for strong surf, heavy waves, and powerful currents, it is a favorite destination for experienced surfers and a regular venue for surf competitions.
Wave Type:
Best Swell:
Best Wind:
Difficulty:
Powerful Beach Break
S–SW
Northeast Offshore
Intermediate – Advanced
Nov 10, 2026
Wave Height:
1.18
Swell Direction:
192.34
Wind Speed:
0.74
Wind Direction
245.58
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 11, 2026
Wave Height:
1.08
Swell Direction:
197.25
Wind Speed:
0.65
Wind Direction
338.4
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 12, 2026
Wave Height:
1.05
Swell Direction:
189.78
Wind Speed:
1.82
Wind Direction
89.87
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 13, 2026
Wave Height:
1.13
Swell Direction:
187.19
Wind Speed:
2.18
Wind Direction
44.91
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 14, 2026
Wave Height:
1.19
Swell Direction:
234.6
Wind Speed:
1.41
Wind Direction
99.71
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 15, 2026
Wave Height:
1.18
Swell Direction:
203.23
Wind Speed:
0.69
Wind Direction
324.92
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 16, 2026
Wave Height:
1.26
Swell Direction:
204.96
Wind Speed:
2
Wind Direction
199.85
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6