Located in Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica, Playa Caletas is a quality series of reef breaks that offer up rippable lefts and rights. The waves here can be challenging and break for up to 100 meters over a rock and sand bottom.
what are the best surf conditions for Playa Caletas?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent 6/10) and will usually have a crew on it (6/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Northwest, South, Southwest, and West. Works best on a mid to high tide.
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.