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“A pretty solid beach break, very spread out with lots of peaks. Lefts and rights, with a consistent right at the northern end of the beach.
This spot seems to work best between mid and high tide. My best sessions here have been about 1.5-2 hours before high tide; there's an hour window when it really cleans up, but at high tide it gets mushy. Don't come at low tide, or before mid tide.
I've been here for a week in season (mid July) and there was consistent 4-6 foot swell the whole time. Ideal wind conditions early AM until about 9, and afternoons usually after 4/5.
Crowds are minimal, it definitely has that local vibe and is overlooked for the big name spots the tourists find on google. So that's a plus, at least for now.
Maybe a few surf lessons/schools going on, but that seems to always be in the middle or more toward the south end of the beach.
Less traffic on the north end, but a few more rocks under the surface; never was an issue but don't ride too far in toward the beach to be safe.”
Randall from UNITED STATES - 18 Jul 2025
Dominacalito and The Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 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: 3.0(1: Dominacalito and The Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Dominacalito and The Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Golfo de Nicoya. 5: the best break in Golfo de Nicoya). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Dominacalito and The Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Dominacalito and The Point, 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 Dominacalito and The Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Dominacalito and The Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Dominacalito and The Point 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: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Dominacalito and The Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Dominacalito and The Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Dominacalito and The Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Dominacalito and The Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Dominacalito and The Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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