Sunset Reef
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If you find your way to Mal Pais or Santa Theresa in Costa Rica and a pumping swell fills in, definately give this spot the go. If you want the barrel of your life this may be the place in Costa Rica to get it.
Additional Info:
The reefbreak is Cloudbreak/mini Chope's. Deep water thick hollow lefthander, how heavy can you go?
Location
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From Mal Pais, head south until the road ends at "Sunset Reef Hotel" walk through the gates to the river mouth.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 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 | 5ft-6ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mal Pais- Santa Teresa
2.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Playa Coyote
3.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Santa Teresa
16.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |