Located in the Central Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, the Rio Sierpe Rivermouth is a quality break that throws up powerful lefts and rights. The waves here are challenging to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sand bottom. It is a boat-only access kind of wave.
What are the best surf conditions for Rio Sierpe Rivermouth?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up when bigger. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will usually be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on a mid to high incoming tide.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year round as water temperatures range between 29 and 28. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.