Garabito · Central Pacific Costa Rica

Playa Hermosa
surf report.

A long black-sand beach with consistent, powerful surf and multiple named peaks south of Jacó.

The next three days

Wave energy,
at a glance.

UpdatedAug 23 · 9:32 PM

3-day outlookWave height & primary swell
Wave height and primary swell forecast for Playa Hermosa 3.9 ft 3.8 ft 3.4 ft
SundayDay 1
3.9 ft
Primary swell
3.4 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
8.8 mph · NW
MondayDay 2
3.8 ft
Primary swell
3.0 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
5.9 mph · SW
TuesdayDay 3
3.4 ft
Primary swell
2.5 ft · 9.4 s · S
Wind max
6.1 mph · E

Model data: PacIOOS WaveWatch III + NOAA GFS. Values describe model grid conditions, not guaranteed breaking-wave face height.

The local read

What the numbers
do not tell you.

This is Pacific Soul Stays' home break. North, central and south sections can behave differently, so Jeff's same-day read adds useful context.

Break
Powerful open beach break
Best suited to
Confident intermediate to expert surfers
Access note
Use established beach entrances and respect protected areas and local guidance.