Almendros Surf Spot Guide

This is another popular surf spot at Playa Hermosa, which is easy to find. Almendros, located in Playa Hermosa, is one of Costa Rica’s most renowned surf spots, famous for its consistent and quality waves. Drive to the South on the road along Playa Hermosa till you spot a big almond tree (Almendro) with several cars parked below. Historically, the access road to Almendros was a gravel path, but in recent years it has been fully paved, making it much easier and more comfortable to reach.

If you’re heading to surf La Curva, you’ll pass by Almendros, so it’s always worth stopping to check the wave conditions. If the waves at La Curva aren’t ideal, Almendros offers a great alternative, helping you decide whether it’s worth driving back to catch better surf.

When you are lucky you might even spot some scarlet macaws in the canopy. This is a popular spot that creates beautiful waves with bigger swells, 7 to 9 feet. It works with swell from the Northwest, but is better with swell from the Southwest. Best conditions are during mid rising tide.

This is one of the most popular spots of Playa Hermosa, it can get crowded with surfers.

Photos of Almendros

This surf spot in Playa Hermosa is named after the big almond tree (Almendros).

Choppy surf conditions at Almendros.

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A surfer catching a left-hander, in the back the Nicoya Peninsula is visible.

Thomas Lange launching of a wave in Hermosa.

Bottom turn at Almendros.

Bodyboarding in Playa Hermosa.

 

Almendros on the map