Playa Hermosa
Jacó
Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica's most renowned surf beaches, Playa Hermosa is a powerful and highly consistent Pacific beach break just south of Jacó. Known for strong surf, heavy waves, and powerful currents, it is a favorite destination for experienced surfers and a regular venue for surf competitions.
Wave Type:
Best Swell:
Best Wind:
Difficulty:
Powerful Beach Break
S–SW
Northeast Offshore
Intermediate – Advanced
Oct 22, 2026
Wave Height:
1.35
Swell Direction:
207.64
Wind Speed:
2.9
Wind Direction
71.99
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Oct 23, 2026
Wave Height:
1.47
Swell Direction:
207.02
Wind Speed:
1.67
Wind Direction
64.47
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Oct 24, 2026
Wave Height:
1.52
Swell Direction:
202.85
Wind Speed:
0.97
Wind Direction
169.39
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Oct 25, 2026
Wave Height:
1.5
Swell Direction:
201.07
Wind Speed:
1.42
Wind Direction
52.6
Conditions
Good
Rating
6
Oct 26, 2026
Wave Height:
1.44
Swell Direction:
203.94
Wind Speed:
1.16
Wind Direction
22.4
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Oct 27, 2026
Wave Height:
1.38
Swell Direction:
187.55
Wind Speed:
1.44
Wind Direction
282.05
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Oct 28, 2026
Wave Height:
1.19
Swell Direction:
186.95
Wind Speed:
2
Wind Direction
249.19
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6