Surfing Playa Negra
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Rating: 7 (16 votes)

Playa Negra Surf spot guide

 
Type
Barelling  
Direction
right hand  
Suitable for
Expert  
Lenght of ride
long  
Crowds
a busy crowd  
Localism
Average  
Best wind direction
south-east  
Tide
mid  
Hazards
Shallow at low tides. Big rocks that are unavoidable.  
Description

Very good wave that breaks descent most of the time. Gets shallow and dangerous the bigger it gets. In the winter it can reach 15+. Very fun and locals are helpful. Hotel right on the beach!

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  • Unbelieveable rights and the power of the waves are superior. Very reefy and rocky. Holds a good tube without closing out on you in Double OH. Shortboards may be squirrelly. Semigun would be appropriate. Taken during a good swell by Theresa Dobbs of Dallas on 07/15/05
  • about to get caught in a big old close out! Negra is an amazing break
  • cleanliness is next to godlyness
  • Great wave. Easy ride. Not THAT crowded when big.
  • Great day of overhead swell Early December, 2005 Rejean Maranda
  • Playa Negra, Costa Rica. 12/2005 3-5 ft
  • Playa Negra, Apr 05 Lyman photo
  • april 14 2008, playa negra turned it on when all other beaches around were overcrowded and crap. another Lyman photo.
  • april 14 08,it was playa negra rush hour - 2 tico's wanting to drop in, 1 tica paddling for safety.
  • carlos velarde, owner of cafe playa negra, barreling at playa negra


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