Surf spot

Islita

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Country: Costa Rica, Guanacaste
Coordinates: 9.8522, -85.4006

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	10.4	8.5	8.8	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.5	8.3	7.8	7.5	6.3	7.5	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.2	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.1	10	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.5	11	10.9	10.8	10.7
Wave energy (kJ)	125	133	131	127	118	111	105	104	101	79	80	35	65	31	31	30	33	34	33	33	33	31	31	31	32	34	36	37	40	39	44	46	46	46	46	48	44	44	41	39	110	113	110	108	106	104	102	101	99	98	90	88	105	104	102	100
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	8.3	9.8	4.5	12.2	13.1	5.6	3.1	4.8	7	7	2.7	13.1	12	3.2	4.2	3.6	7.4	5.7	2.4	9.2	7.6	6.9	7.7	6.6	8.7	9	4.2	8.7	10	3.6	4.8	5.6	7.6	7.2	3.8	10.4	8.7	5.6	9.4	5.2	4.5	5.8	3.2	8.9	6.7	3.3	0.8	6.8	4.9	8.8	5.5	10.6	8.3	5.4	3
Wind direction	NECross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEGlassy	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEGlassy	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	WSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	NECross-off	NECross-off	ENEGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	NOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	ENEGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	ENEGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SECross-on	SOnshore	SECross-on	ENEGlassy	NNEOffshore	ENEGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWGlassy	SSEGlassy	NNWOffshore	NWGlassy	NNEOffshore	ENECross-off	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEGlassy

Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is a scenic surf spot on the Nicoya Peninsula, known for its quieter, more uncrowded feel compared with many of Costa Rica’s famous breaks.

Surf character

Type: Typically a beach/reef setup depending on the exact section of coast and swell angle
Wave quality: Can offer fun, playful waves with decent shape on the right swell
Best for: Intermediate surfers and up, though conditions can vary and some days may be suitable for beginners if the surf is small and mellow
Crowds: Usually light to moderate, with a more relaxed local vibe

Conditions

Best swell direction: Often responds well to Pacific swell, especially southwest/west swells
Wind: Like much of Guanacaste, mornings are often cleaner before afternoon onshores pick up
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with the best window depending on the specific break and season

Vibe and setting

Landscape: Tropical, dry forest coastline with beautiful sunsets and a laid-back atmosphere
Atmosphere: Quiet, remote-feeling, and less commercial than major surf towns
Access: Can require local knowledge or a bit of scouting to find the best takeoff zones and entry points