Playa Langosta
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As much fun as Playa Negra on fair sized surf. One of the better spots in the immediate area. If you want epic surf try Roca Bruja. (witch's rock)
Additional Info:
You will notice depending on the tide tha tthe wave peaks at the same place every time. Even though this is a river mouth there is a coral head that is exposed during low tide and remains just below the surface at high tide. Also keep an eye on your position with regard to the shore. (To the north of the mouth are submerged rocks that extend from the beach out fairly far)
Location
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In the town of Tamarindo there is a dirt road that runs past Cala Luna Resort. Keep going south on this road for about 1-2km. Area was being developed with apartment buildings overlooking the break last time I was there.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
1.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |