Playa Negra
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A step above the other breaks in the area.
Atmosphere:
Mellow.
Additional Info:
The wave barrels and is very ripeable. there is a left, but its short and breaks over rocks, just be careful in low tide. when is mid tide going low gets hollow and powerfull, when its good. you can park your car in hotel playa negra,and in the hotel there's a nice restauran in front of the beach and is not expensive.
Location
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if you are staying in tamarindo follow the signs to "Hotel Playa Negra. a 25 min drive aprox. you have to pass playa avellanas, and then is like 5 min to the spot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
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Nearby spots
Junquillal
1.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
raps
2.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Playa Avellana
2.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |