Quepos Reviews and Ratings
(Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica)
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“Hi again.......There are no rip tides at Quepos surf break....none.... The rip tides are at Manuel Antonio beach, about 3 miles away............... The break is next to the jetty ..........there are no rights,...........but that does not matter ....because, when there is a swell..... the wave holds up for over 100 yards.......LEFT ONLY breaking away from the jetty. The whole bottom is sandy, around the break and beyond. No sharks around here. I do boogy boarding, and have the spot to myself lot of the time. After the peak breaks......and the left is forming........you get your ride, another inside wave forms that is good for long boards. water is warm, 84 no need for wetsuit here. Mostly school kids in water once in a while, on boogy boards....ps...don't tell anybody....they are better than me. Bill.”
William Kyle from UNITED STATES - 29 Jul 2014
Quepos Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 7 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.6(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: 2.9(1: Quepos is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.2(1: Quepos 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: 2.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Quepos can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.3(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: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Quepos are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.4(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: 4.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Quepos for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.2(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: 4.2(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: 4.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(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). |
“I went back again Jan1, through March 20, 2014.......no rain, but surf was only 2 ft. the entire time. I did catch a few 3 ft. waves for 70 yard lefts though.........I will try going back later in the year for bigger waves !! Try hotel Sanchez, or Cabina Anna for rates at $20.00 Bill.”
William Kyle from UNITED STATES - 13 May 2014
“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.”
William Kyle from UNITED STATES - 19 Sep 2012
“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.”
William Kyle from UNITED STATES - 11 Mar 2012
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