Located in Central Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Playa Matapalo is a fun and empty beach break that offers up some rippable waves when the conditions line up. The waves here can be challenging to surf and break for up to 50 meters over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Playa Matapalo?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard then a step-up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is somewhat consistent (6/10) and will be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 29 and 28. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
