Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Punta Islita West is a decent beach break that offers up some fun waves for all levels. The waves here are easy to surf and break for up to 50 meters over a sand and boulder bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Punta Islita West?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing board shorts or a bikini year round as water temperatures range between 29 and 27. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.