Costa Rica Surfing – (Surf Report December 22nd & 23rd) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have Costa Rica surf pics. Ready for some big wave surfing this weekend? There are going to be overhead sets on the Pacific side & the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. We have also added surf video from Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.
North Costa Rica & Central Costa Rica & South Costa Rica Forecast for the Pacific
FRIDAY: Solid SSW swell on the rise all day. Most well-exposed breaks start Friday already in the chest-shoulder high zone with sets pushing head high to overhead at long period focal points. 1-3′ overhead surf looks likely at good spots by the afternoon/evening.
WEATHER/WIND: Central Costa Rica will see calm to light offshore AM winds, followed by light+ onshore flow through the later morning into the afternoon for most areas. Keep an eye on the Central America Hi Res Winds when planning your session.
Friday 12/22 – 4-5ft – shoulder to head high occ. 6ft – New, long period SSW swell builds in – BIGGEST LATE with overhead+ surf. Lully early becoming more consistent.
Saturday 12/23 – 5-8ft – head high to 3 ft overhead – Long period SSW swell tops out.
Video of the Surf at Playa Hermosa – Equipment From Reel Cameras
Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast falling slightly during the next few days. Light and variable west-southwest winds, winds dropping rapidly later and switching to the east. Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the early part of next week. Light and variable southwest winds later and switching to the north.
Friday 12/22 – 7-8ft – Head high to 3ft overhead – Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable west-southwest winds and switching to the east.
Saturday 12/23 – 7-8ft – Head high to 3ft overhead – Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable west-southwest winds and switching to the southeast.
Now Some Costa Rica Surf Pics (Photos Taken By Una Ola Surf Camp (unaola.com)