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Blue Water

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 36 colaboradores

Blue Water is a year-round surf destination in Costa Rica with consistent waves and growing local video documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.9 kn
Olas
1.14 m
Agua
30.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (39%)
Now: S (179°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.5m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (-0.04m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.04m ▲ 08:00 · +1.17m ▼ 14:00 · -0.05m ▲ 20:00 · +0.95m Ahora +0.4m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.65 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:32 17:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 9.9 1.18 8 6mm
09-19 7.6 1.08 8 8mm
09-20 6.8 1.04 8 17mm
09-21 9.2 1.02 9 14mm
09-22 6.9 1.08 8 16mm
09-23 5.2 1.16 9 14mm
09-24 4.9 1.2 8 16mm

About this spot

Blue Water offers reliable surf conditions throughout the year, making it an accessible choice for visiting surfers. Located in Costa Rica, the break draws interest from both beginners and intermediate riders seeking consistent swell. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, which keeps access straightforward. Local knowledge is building here—three community videos and twelve species observations suggest an active local scene sharing conditions and water knowledge. The area's year-round potential means you can plan trips on your schedule rather than chasing seasonal windows. Water conditions remain fairly stable, though specific temp and visibility details vary seasonally. The reef structure supports marine life that attracts fish and occasionally larger pelagics. Blue Water's relatively unknown difficulty rating suggests varied terrain that can suit different skill levels, though checking current community footage is wise before your first session. The combination of accessible conditions and growing local documentation makes this a solid addition to a Costa Rica trip.

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8617km · ~1982kg · €36

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 89/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Blue Water?

Blue Water works year-round, so you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than waiting for a specific season. Local conditions shift month to month, but the break maintains rideable swell throughout the year.

What's the difficulty level at Blue Water?

Difficulty is not precisely documented, but the variety of observations suggests mixed terrain. Watch the three available community videos to gauge wave shape and size before your visit.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are recorded for the area, indicating decent biodiversity in the water. Fish activity is typical for Costa Rican reefs, with occasional larger pelagics passing through.

Do I need permits to surf here?

Blue Water lies outside a marine protected area, so standard Costa Rica visitor access applies. No special permits are required—treat the spot with respect and follow local norms.

Míralo en directo

Webcams en directo en este spot (dentro de 500 m). Windy.com

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Tamarindo Diving

0.9 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: 8583 5873

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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