Heading down to Hermosa for a 5-day quick hit next week without families. Long range forecast shows 6-9 at 16sec. Ive surfed Hermosa a couple overhead but don't think it will hold size like that. Will Jaco hold up and can anyone recommend someplace not more than a couple hours travel? Thanks
Can you handle that at Hermosa? Remember take the extra paddles down the face. Dont get caught inside. Watch out for the sneaker set. Being a goofy foot I would be at Boca Borranca, during the week. Surfs Up!
I agree with Bum and Coach that it should handle it . Expect big and thumpy if the forecast holds. Options are the Point and Pig Farm. Have fun.
Jaco will be closed out as I have been there at this size. Coach was right, if i was goofy I would be at Boca Borranca, and stay right at the resort
Jaoco and Hermosa will be closed out head to Pavones!!! Seriously I have been there on smaller swells and Hermosa is closed out the points and reefs will be your only chance to score some epic surf.
As others have said check out Barranca area. Also may want to check Manuel Antonio, not as widely sought out for surf but can be super fun and punchy with some fun double ups. While you are down there you can probably see some pretty cool wildlife (sloths, monkeys, etc.). Both about an hour from Hermosa. Definitely solid swell Friday through Sunday. Explore and Enjoy!!
Just got back from a 3 week trip from there. I have a condo in Jaco. NO JACO IS NOT THE PLACE. When its big Hermosa will hold the swell but its no joke and only the most experienced locals will be out. You can head to the next beach south of Hermosa. It's called Esterllios and it is a MUCH MUCH easier wave than Hermosa. There is a Rock reef and all kinds of spots up and down the beach. You can also head north 45 minutes up the highway 34 towards Puntarenas. Boca Barranca is a river mouth wave that NEEDS A BIG SOUTH swell to work. You can catch rides up to 700 yards here. IF you goto Boca, as soon as you cross the bridge over the river, take your first left and follow the gravel road to the river. At the end of the road there is a house. The local's name is SINGUINDO. He lives right at the mouth of the river. For a few colones, he will let you park your car under is house behind a fence. He is a great. old, cool local who will watch your car and let you use his outdoor showers to rinse off. If you goto Esterillos, just find a place on the beach to park and find yourself a peak. If you need any other info, let me know. I've been travelling here for the last 10 years. Pura Vida Bro
www.surfcosta.com we are a private resort 10 min south of Hermosa in Esterillos - any interest/questions please msg or email me.
You'll catch a beatdown at jaco I've actually been to Manuel Antonio at that size...go to playa espadilla at the north end and it should be working. Not epic (shoulder-head high), but the other side of the trade off is that manuel antonio is one of the prettiest places in the world, lots of good lodging and restaurants.
Thanks Imperial thats kind of what i figured. I surfed Hermosa @ 1-2 overhead and its was heavy enough. My bud is set up at Las Ohlas so we'll prob be cheering from the deck with a cold one. Ive surf Santa Theresa a lot and when its been pumping all I've seen is mega closeout. Barranca sounds like the best bet since its close to where we are. After this flat spell I'm stoked to get some decent waves and with any luck the East Coast will turn on when we get back!
