La Curva Surf Spot Guide
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La Curva is a renowned surf spot located in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, famous for its world-class waves and warm water. This wave is located less than a kilometer south from Almendros.
The Waves at La Curva
The waves break, to the left and to the right, best during low upcoming and mid tide. The bottom is sandy, but it’s not too deep during low tide. Watch out when you get wiped out!
Waves break good with swells from the Northwest and the Southwest. The best waves at La Curva typically occur during the dry season, from December to April, when offshore winds and clean swell lines create optimal surfing conditions.
The atmosphere at La Curva is enhanced by friendly locals and stunning natural surroundings, including pelicans flying overhead and the chance to get barreled inside the waves. Playa Hermosa overall is a surfing reserve recognized for its high-quality beach breaks and barrels, making it one of the top surf destinations in Central America. Warm water year-round and beautiful sunsets add to the overall appeal of La Curva as a top surf destination in Playa Hermosa.
Whether you’re a bodyboarder or a traditional surfer, La Curva offers a memorable and thrilling surf experience in a beautiful tropical setting.
Photos of La Curva
La Curva is a beach with world-class waves.
Warm water, great waves and friendly locals that's what makes Playa Hermosa so special.
A bodyboarder at La Curva.
Pelicans passing above a surfer.
A surfer hiding in the tube.
Surfing a nice left hander
La Curva on the map