Jaco Beach
Edit SpotAbout
great spot. Very warm waters, can be fun. Beautiful sunsets...
Atmosphere:
not really crowded, nice locals and pretty girls
Additional Info:
It can be really crowded on weekends. There´s the north and the south side of the beach. The north side brakes bigger , on really big days, you can surf on the south side.
Location
Loading...Access
Two hours ride by bus fron San Jose, really easy access
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Perro Fino
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Roca Loca
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Hermosa
1.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |