{"id":54286,"date":"2024-04-23T09:58:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/164.68.121.224\/wrsc\/?p=54286"},"modified":"2024-11-15T10:31:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T16:31:41","slug":"south-pacific-swell-season-why-its-prime-time-for-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/164.68.121.224\/wrsc\/south-pacific-swell-season-why-its-prime-time-for-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"South Pacific Swell Season: Why It’s Prime Time for Costa Rica!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We’re all about those Northwest Monsters, but let\u2019s face it: if your surfing heart beats for constant, powerful waves, empty lineups, and gentle winds, combined with weather that rivals the best summer days in North America topped with skies painted with psychedelic sunsets, then buckle up because South Swell Season has officially started, and it promises to be epic!

Yes, we know we\u2019re not literally in the South Pacific Hemisphere, we\u2019re not idiots. What we mean is that while the Southern Hemisphere generally receives its waves from April to September, Costa Rica\u2019s ideal geographic location and orientation mean we conveniently catch the best of both worlds. Right now, the most consistent and powerful waves we\u2019re seeing are courtesy of the South Pacific Beast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The arrows guide our eyes to a perfect angle for Tamarindo's shores and surroundings. Surf Forecast Map by surfcaptain.com<\/a><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We received our first swell alert from the savvy crew at Surf Captain:<\/a>\u00a0 ‘Expect a solid SW swell coming your way at the beginning of next week. Hitting at 228 degrees, it’s set to light up Tamarindo and will be a boon for the rest of the south-facing beaches with a generous 5-7′ range.’<\/p>

Armed with this intel, we scored waves every single day. For a taste of the action, take a peek at the photos for some undeniable evidence of the awesome conditions we enjoyed in Guanacaste:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here's our crew, heading out to catch some waves right in front of the camp! Photo: Media Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Behold our beloved right-hander at Tamarindo River Mouth, back in action after years of calm. Safe to say, it\u2019s very much alive and kicking. Photo: Media Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Imagine this: You, catching waves at our beloved Avellanas. Photo: Media Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Believe it or not, this is no stock photo, this is Marbella in all its glory. Photo: Media Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Just a bit down south, Guiones was dropping some real bombs! Photo: Media Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Surfer: Dean Van Dewalle Photo: Marcel Freitez<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pro-Surfer & Tamarindo Local: Malakai Martinez. Photo: Marcel Freitez<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ask any seasoned local; this is the prime time to surf in Costa Rica. And lucky for everyone, our pals at Surf Captain<\/a> predict more joy ahead: “As the southern hemisphere edges into winter, we\u2019re seeing stronger storms and minimal sea ice, pumping more energy into South Pacific swells. And with the rainy season on pause until May, expect lots of swell and great weather.”<\/p>

The forecast? Overhead conditions will persist, with a consistent flow of 3-5’+ waves on the horizon for the coming weeks.<\/p>

\ud83d\udea8 Exclusive Swell Special: <\/b>we’re slicing a neat 15% off all May and June surf trips. But hang tight to your boards, there\u2019s an upcoming twist in the next newsletter that could make your deal even gnarlier. Keep your eyes peeled and your fins ready!

If you want a slice of this prime surf, just drop us a line here:
http:\/\/164.68.121.224\/wrsc\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>

Pura Vida!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We’re all about those Northwest Monsters, but let\u2019s face it: if your surfing heart beats for constant, powerful waves, empty lineups, and gentle winds, combined with weather that rivals the best summer days in North America topped with skies painted with psychedelic sunsets, then buckle up because South Swell Season has officially started, and it 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