The Surf Window

Playa Guiones

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Beach breakIntermediate

A long, stunning beach in Nosara, Guanacaste, Playa Guiones is a consistent beach break set within a protected biological reserve that attracts a health-conscious international surf community and produces reliable waves year-round.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

Offshore winds

Tide

Varies

LowMidHigh

Season

Varies

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Variable beach break peaks, multiple sandbars across the 7km beach offer different conditions simultaneously

Length

30–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Consistent and accessible waves in a beautiful protected beach, great for surfers of all levels to develop.

Hazards

  • •Rip currents, the beach is long and not fully patrolled
  • •Rocks near the north end of the beach
  • •Sea turtles nest on the beach, respect closures during nesting season (July–November)

Local Tips

  • •Nosara is one of Costa Rica's best yoga/surf retreat destinations, world-class instruction in both disciplines is available.
  • •Walk north from the main access point to find less crowded peaks, the beach stretches for miles.

Location

Map showing the location of Playa Guiones in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

9.9569, -85.6794