Quepos Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Quepos surf break

• September 19, 2012
  William Kyle from United States
  

  I have lived in Quepos, off & on over the last 7 years. Mostly 2 months at a time. I do boogie boarding. Go Jan.- May, if you do not want rain. Cabanas "Anna" in town, has rooms for about $15.00 a night...If your an experienced surfer you will like the lefts, if the SWELL is here. It holds up for 100 yards, shoulder. It's slow, about 3-5 ft. You can buy everything in town, fruits, veges, etc. the people are friendly. Great sunsets, and entire town surrounded by mountain, and vegetation. Bus to Manuel Antonio about 60 cents. RIP CURRENTS BAD. M A. Ok if you go, I hope you enjoy.

• Quepos Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 2.5 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 2.5 (1: Quepos is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 2.0 (1: Quepos is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Costa-Rica - Golfo de Nicoya. 5: the best break in Costa-Rica - Golfo de Nicoya).	Difficulty Level: 3.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 2.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Quepos can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 3.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Quepos, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Quepos are often excellent).	Water Quality: 2.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 3.5 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Quepos is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Quepos requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 5.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Quepos for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 1.0 (1: Camping at Quepos is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Quepos is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 5.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Quepos, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 5.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Quepos where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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• March 11, 2012
  William Kyle from United States
  

  Break here is in front of town, left only, breaks off the jetty and holds up for a nice 3-4 ft left. Inside break is good for longboarders. Mostly local kids here. At low tide water is sucked into and through the surfline, from the drainage in town, and can be dirty.