Bajamar
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Is one of the nicest in Costa Rica... however there's some pollution there...
Additional Info:
The best wave come with the September-October storms... at that time the spot can become a Pros only spot.
Location
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From Orotina drive to Caldera after 10 km you'll find La ceiba exit. Then drive 8 km. You'll need to drive over a hill before finding the spot
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Boca Barranca
7.43 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Agujas
9.94 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |