Surf spot

8th street

Forecast conditions and map view for 8th street in Liberia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Liberia
Coordinates: 6.2903, -10.7884

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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	1.1	1	0.9	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	9.4	6.5	6.7	5	7.6	6.8	5	8.8	8.6	8.4	8.2	10.3	12.6	10.8	11.4	9.9	5.5	4.5	7	7.8	9.3	7.9	8.2	8.1	7.9	8	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	7.9	7.8	7.8	7.8	8.2	7.9	7.4	7	7.1	6.8	6.5	6.2	5.4	6	6.5	6.8	8	7.5	7.5	8.3	8	7.8	7.5	7.3	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	108	65	72	41	85	74	43	108	94	87	70	81	130	122	128	140	57	48	106	109	209	217	227	226	224	223	224	227	228	223	211	202	196	187	179	162	152	149	140	131	120	85	68	81	77	83	66	61	58	53	55	54	55	59	64	67
Wind speed (km/h)	4.2	1.8	1.4	4.2	12.4	16.8	13.6	10.7	8.7	7.3	7.7	7.6	11	13.1	12	11.4	10.7	9	6.2	7.6	14.1	13.8	12.2	9.4	9.8	8.8	8	8	13.4	15.1	11.9	8.6	9	7.9	8	9.5	8.3	8.7	10.1	7.8	8.7	9.2	5.8	6	10	16.3	13.6	9.8	9.2	7.7	7.9	6.9	12.8	16.1	14	11.5
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	WGlassy	NGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on

8th Street, Liberia is a surf spot on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, near Liberia/Guanacaste. It’s generally a lesser-known, local-style beach break rather than a heavily developed surf destination.

Quick description

Wave type: Beach break
Best for: Intermediate surfers, depending on swell
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when conditions line up, but usually inconsistent
Crowds: Typically lighter than more famous Guanacaste breaks
Vibe: Quiet, local, low-key
Wind/swell sensitivity: Like most Costa Rica beach breaks, it works best with the right swell direction and lighter winds

What to expect

Sandy-bottom waves with shifting peaks
Best during larger SW swells common in the wet season
Can offer short, hollow sections or fast shoulders on the right day
Conditions may change a lot depending on tides and sandbars