Terrazas Surf Spot Guide

Terrazas, one of the iconic surf spots of Costa Rica, is located at the northern tip of Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.

Surf Conditions at Terrazas

These waves are best surfed at low uprising tide. The bottom is sandy with rocks. During low tide some rocks stick out of the surface. Just be sure to check where they are and they won’t be a thread. This wave works with swells from the Northwest and the Southwest. It is a quick wave that often barrels, you should be fast during the drop in. On the northern tip is a fast wave breaking to the right, a point break. A bit further to the South there are several lefts and rights, a beach break.

This surf spot has hosted several international surf contests, both day and night, making it a celebrated venue in the global surfing community. Its unique combination of challenging waves and beautiful surroundings makes it a must-visit destination for surfers visiting Costa Rica.

Terrazas is located in front of some hotels. When you get a room with ocean view you can have it right in front of your eyes all the time. More surf spots are in walking distance.

Photos of Terrazas

Pelicans flying close to the surface.

Watch out with the rocks at Terrazas!

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Bodyboarders at Terrazas.

Often when the ofher spots in Hermosa don't work, because the tide is too low, Terrazas still has surfable waves.

Surfing small waves at Terrazas.

During low tide the rocks are exposed.

The waves can get powerful at Terrazas, Playa Hermosa.

Dropping in late on a right hander.

Getting under the lip.

 

Terrazas on the map