Surfing in Costa Rica || Ultimate Destination Guide

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode. This video is a one-stop shop for all things surfing in Costa Rica. From where to surf, when to go, where to stay and how to get around, as well as some of the costs involved... Any further questions, please fire away in the comments :)
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Buses in Costa Rica:
- TQP: www.tqpcr.com/horarios-y-tarif...
- Tracopa: tracopacr.com
Costa Rica Surf Accommodation
Santa Teresa:
- El Gato Rojas: booking.tp.st/QB5GC5v5
- La Posada: booking.tp.st/qe6oZD16
- Akih Pods: booking.tp.st/S9voQ9hu
- Cabinas Playa Surf: booking.tp.st/elYOBE5A
- Selina South: booking.tp.st/YCcTl7Zi
Playa Hermosa:
- Sunny's: booking.tp.st/cA1ieTTh
- Brisa del Mar: booking.tp.st/nCwAltGT
- Vida Hermosa: booking.tp.st/I9iXoS3S
- Hermosa Beach House: booking.tp.st/H5pjHiuC
Pavones:
- Caza Olas: booking.tp.st/zHQv9yQE
- Cabinas Carol: booking.tp.st/HKKcelhV
- Hotel Swell Pavones: booking.tp.st/wSH1bxd8
- Hotel Esperanza: booking.tp.st/Jdx9doBc
Dominical:
- Hotel Tropical Sands: booking.tp.st/qXHgvndN
- Cool Vibes Hostel: booking.tp.st/HmhehKVi
- Bamboo River House: booking.tp.st/st6ivDMs
- Hona Beach Hotel: booking.tp.st/PgsUFvFN
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- Outsite (Co-Work & Co-Living): www.outsite.co/?rfsn=7724517....
- Surf Camps: www.booksurfcamps.com/?aid=8277
- Rooms: booking.tp.st/DSzN5oPc
- Hostels: hostelworld.tp.st/zgy5eAlJ
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- Buses: busbud.tp.st/Usu35k28
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[@malcolmlundie]

Thanks Dan! Especially for not mentioning the hundreds of awesome breaks that are less well known :)

[@od3817]

Hermosa last week was 🔥

[@HoStevie]

Awesome breakdown brother 🤙🏽

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks mate :))

[@AnimalButter]

thanks dan. you have been my guide to traveling costa

[@DanHarmon123]

Epic!! Glad to hear it :)

[@benh7506]

I've been to CR! Great waves there. Also, great video! keep it up

[@DanHarmon123]

Sick! Thanks mate :)

[@guyspiro5819]

Dan nice video but you’ve skipped A LOT of really Awesome breaks… best spot to surf by far for all levels is Nosara. Getting quite crowded and it’s very expensive due to gringos completely taking over unfortunately but still the #1 spot. If you ever come back this way I’ll be happy to take you out to some less known spots which are also awesome. Pura vida and keep up the good work 🤙

[@airtonlima1538]

You nailed it brother, great info! These vids only keep getting better and better! I’ll be Flying to Costa next week, and will be visiting some of the central western breaks you mention. Can’t wait, cheers mate🍻 🤙🏼

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks Airton!! I really appreciate that... Wicked! You're gonna get loads of waves!!

[@LIQUIDE]

@@DanHarmon123 Dan could you please confirm your email? We are trying to talk to you

[@southernhood5145]

thanks man

[@leandropinero7830]

Good video!!!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you!!

[@wendymorgan6651]

Nice 👍

[@exxotixjeff2822]

Legendary waterman Robby Naish , showed how to surf Pavones on his SUP,projecting way down the line, with speed!

[@leonardberverena1030]

Good video

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you :)

[@surflifeimages]

If you ever get a chance, there is a wave south of Samara called Camaronal. Good waves but damn is the place spooky. The mountains, clouds, jungle, murky water, estuary at the north end, turtle sanctuary. I've never been more alive & frightened at the same time. 🤣

[@dudeleboski2692]

Dan, Veterano here here. You underestimate your backhand. You gotta try one of my small wave “Cluster Quads”. I reckon it will bring you to another level of confidence. You should have more followers by now I reckon. Great material. Cheers.😊

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks mate!! Would love to update the quiver at some stage!

[@madstmming9799]

Which destination would you prefer? CR or El Salvador? I heard a lot of good things about the pointbreaks of El Salvador

[@DanHarmon123]

I prefer El Salvador personally. I think the waves are generally higher quality and more consistent :)

[@rocharocha8199]

Witch`s rock

[@derek9285]

Good job not mentioning the lesser known places

[@DanHarmon123]

Only famous spots on this channel :)

[@16nation77]

Will you go to panama?

[@DanHarmon123]

I went there back in Jan!! Just to Bocas though...

[@roninplaya1]

The Guanacaste region deserves a video of its own. Waves not too far from Tamarindo proper are Playa Grande, Tamarindo Rivermouth, Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra. As you alluded to, you can also do boat trips to Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point.

[@dudeleboski2692]

UK prices?

[@DanHarmon123]

Probably a little cheaper... defo cheaper to eat out!!

[@dudeleboski2692]

Dan , what creates swell on the Caribbean Side?

[@DanHarmon123]

Puerto Viejo!!

[@kevinvictor911]

December to April gets peak swell there. NE/E swell. I was there from July to October and it got some swell, just not as consistent as those months. There is a Salsa Brava which is advanced slab, only broke twice when i was there, fairly consistent beach break(Cocles) and some secret reef breaks that get good. Different vibe and less crowded than the pacific side.

[@michaelkenopke]

In the winter swell season the trade winds blow a consistent 20 - 25 kts across a 1500 nm fetch of open ocean from the Lesser Antilles to Central America. This creates the swell. Panama and Costa Rica, being in the doldrums do not receive these trade winds and thus the normal offshore morning glass.

[@lukesinn1698]

Froth

[@exxotixjeff2822]

No wonder you had trouble making Pavones waves, if all you want to do is practice your backhand reo .Some waves are for practicing (local beac break) ,but world class waves like Pavones need more respect and down the line drive and flow.

[@DanHarmon123]

Hahah, yeah that's not really what I do... It did get better at the end, slowed up loads and was able to do more turns :)

[@exxotixjeff2822]

Don’t bother going to Skeleton Bay or Desert Point then, way too fast, you’ll have trouble doing any turns there.

[@leonkatsman]

bullshit.

[@DanHarmon123]

Are you okay?

[@leonkatsman]

@@DanHarmon123 yeah mate, u? :D CR is the most expensive location with super average surf.. donno why would you recommend it. nica surf is 100X better and way cheaper