Surf spot

Playa Coyote

Forecast conditions and map view for Playa Coyote in Costa Rica, Guanacaste. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Costa Rica, Guanacaste
Coordinates: 9.7896, -85.2827

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	WSW	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.8	9.2	9.4	10.1	10.2	8.3	9.6	9.4	7.8	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.3	7	7	7	7	7	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.2	7	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.8	11.4	13.1	12.8	12.7	12.6	12.5	12.2	11.9	11.7	11.4	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.5
Wave energy (kJ)	166	203	214	137	132	83	111	109	69	67	67	66	67	63	62	62	66	68	71	71	75	92	90	89	90	92	90	93	91	86	81	76	70	69	194	252	256	250	257	253	241	242	222	201	198	207	194	182	171	169	158	148	137	129	114	114
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	8.9	7.9	0.4	13.4	10.7	3.4	1.9	2.6	8.2	7.4	4.4	10.6	9.7	2.7	3.2	6.6	8.7	7.7	4.3	13.7	7.1	2.3	4	4.3	6	7.7	3.1	13.1	10.1	7	2.9	1.6	6.6	6.6	3.9	8.4	11.9	10.5	4.6	8.6	6.4	6.9	4.3	11.3	13.1	7.1	1.5	3.5	3.3	4.9	0.4	9.7	11.6	5.4	4.4
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Playa Coyote, in Guanacaste on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, is a quiet, remote beach break known more for its natural beauty and solitude than for heavy crowds or a polished surf-town vibe. It’s a long, scenic stretch of coast with a laid-back, off-the-grid feel.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break with shifting sandbars
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, but conditions are often less consistent than Costa Rica’s more famous breaks
Crowds: Usually light, thanks to the beach’s remote location

Conditions

Swells: Picks up Pacific swells, especially in the green season
Tides: Can vary a lot with the sandbars; local knowledge helps
Wind: Best when offshore or light in the early morning

Atmosphere

Playa Coyote is ideal if you want a surf session away from busy lineups. The area feels rustic and undeveloped, with wildlife, open coastline, and a strong sense of seclusion. It’s also a great destination for travelers who want to combine surfing with nature, fishing, and relaxed beach time.

Things to keep in mind

Access can be a bit challenging, especially in rainy season
Amenities are limited compared with more developed surf towns
Conditions can change quickly due to sand movement