Las Avellanas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

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Las Avellanas Surf Guide

Las Avellanas in Guanacaste is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Take care of rocks in the line up. "Playa Avellanas, situated along the northern coast of Costa Rica is a world-renowned destination for Surfing. It offers easy and fast access to Playa Grande, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Langosta, Playa Negra and Junquillal making it a perfect Surf Camp Vacation destination. Playa Avellanas stands out as one of the best Surfing locations in Costa Rica with a half dozen or more surf spots; offering point breaks, beach breaks and reef breaks(La Purruja, El Beachbreak, Palo Seco, El Estero, Little Hawaii y Golfo Persico)" Roger Jaeggli (www.cabinaslasolas.co.cr)

Las Avellanas Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	consistent	30.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Las Avellanas:

The best conditions reported for surf at Las Avellanas occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Las Avellanas (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Las Avellanas with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 15% of the time in January while 4% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 81% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

15%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

81%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Las Avellanas Location Map

Interactive Las Avellanas surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Las Avellanas is Nosara Airport (NOB) in Costa Rica, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Las Avellanas is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR), also in Costa Rica, 51 km (32 miles) away.

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Las Avellanas Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 22:49 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	14	14	15	15
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	off	glass	off

What does Las Avellanas look like?

Latest photos from Las Avellanas. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Fredemir (chucho)Credit: Mauricio Credit: Oceanick Credit: Julio Pazos

Tides at Las Avellanas

Current tide and informaton

For Diria, 8 km from Las Avellanas.

Next High Water: 05:33am | 2.05m

Next Low Water: 11:22pm | 0.35m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Las Avellanas Sea Temperature

Hot air temperatures, feeling like 30.0 °C once we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (30.1 °C) at Las Avellanas. Clouds should reduce UV so boardshorts and a rash vest should be ok.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 30.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite