Playa Negra Surf Guanacaste Costa Rica
Playa Negra is one of the most popular surfing locations in Guanacaste. It is well known due to the fact that the film Endless Summer II was filmed here on the dark sand beach. The surf here consists of a hollow right break reef which makes it suitable for both the expert surfer and the not so experienced surfer. The wave quality here is world class and you can expect top quality surfing conditions for over 150 days in the year with the best conditions between December and April.
The normal length of waves is from 50-150 meters and waves can reach as high as 16 feet. The waves here provide a fast, powerful surf making it an extremely popular location for surfers. The swell comes from Northwest, West and Southwest directions and the wind comes in from the South East, East or North East. Surfing here is best in mid to high tides.
Playa Negra North Pacific Costa Rica | Playa Negra Surf
The area boasts a number of quality hotels, resorts and other accommodations. There are also lower priced lodgings perfect for the surfer crowd. The famous Café Playa Negra which is situated in front of the surf break will make the perfect place to relax and eat while keeping an eye on the competition. If you do not want to surf, you can ramble further south of the main beach to relax and chill out without the crowds.
Access to Playa Negra will involve getting your own transportation as there is no public transport to take you there. There are many companies which will arrange a special tour there if requested. The best form of transport would be a 4 wheel drive as the terrain can be quite rough. If you like to surf without the crowds, the best time to come to Playa Negra would be during the week days as it can get very crowded at the weekends.
I like this place! I love the idea and wish there was a place like this in Astoria, Queens. I am a surfer and found a “real surfer bar” in Point Break NYC. I am kinda jealous ;0PIts filled with surfers, people who like surfers, people who like the beach and people who don’t want to live close to town. I really like this place. You know what they have these real Proctor and Channel One surfboards on the wall. It’s nice for coming any day of the week and eating a late brunch. The food was outstanding. The brunch and sides were prefect and tasty. It is a perfect “escape” from city living. It is probably one of the only places where you can get a nice frozen pina colada or margarita. The service was on hit. They came up and checked on us so many times and made sure everything was up to par. It gets very active and the bartenders keep everybody having a good time. The bartender was very accommodating. He was nice enough to make a drink, that wasn’t on the menu, for me :0) Did I mention the bartenders are nice eye candy. It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied. Try it ..You will love it!! Oh. How can I forget, they even have a wheel o’ shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!! And when I spill a tray full of shots on myself, the bartender so kindly remakes them for me? Good music, too, and the decor helped us weather an otherwise overcast and rainy day. You know that old song “Brandy”? It goes, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be. But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea.” I believe Brandy works here. No reason, I just do. And that song happens to be a guilty pleasure of mine, so that’s a plus in my book. You can simply waltz over to this colorful and warm establishment, enjoy some drinks with friends, and walk home. The bar is right at the center, so you can walk to either side for drinks, and the bartenders are friendly and at your service. There is a variety of seating, good music, and friendly neighborhood people to make your time more enjoyable. Not pretentious, very cozy, I think Point Break is a fabulous place to spend some time with friends.