Cabo Matapalo Reviews and Ratings
(Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica)
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Visitor reviews of Cabo Matapalo surf break
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“Fun place. Like everywhere else worthwhile locals rule. Hogs Hole is not the real name. It's The Crack. Don't bother with this place as the rocks will ruin your day.”
Chum from UNITED STATES - 15 Nov 2013
Cabo Matapalo Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: 4.0(1: Cabo Matapalo is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Cabo Matapalo is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Golfo Dulce. 5: the best break in Golfo Dulce). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cabo Matapalo can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cabo Matapalo, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cabo Matapalo is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Cabo Matapalo 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: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cabo Matapalo for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Cabo Matapalo 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: Cabo Matapalo is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cabo Matapalo, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cabo Matapalo where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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