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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Punta Uva
Costa Rica, Caribbean
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by road, park in front of the beach, paddle in 100m more or less DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special access4x4 |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Punta Uva Outside Reef
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerFast, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
Best tide position
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
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this is a pretty fun spot, good for beginners but also good for experienced surfers to score many manouvres since it's a long, stable braking wave. when other places in the caribbean close out and your surfing level is not quite up to salsa brava, this is a perfect option.
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Comments
By Anonymous , 29-08-2007
beautiful place - i was en punta uvita with a few friends and no boards. We saw a couple of long boarders getting long super slow rides so we rented some kayaks and kayake surfed it..
super fun.
By Anonymous , 24-01-2007
go for it - Longboard/beginner spot that only breaks with a huge swell. Beatifull spot though to hang out.
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By Anonymous , 21-06-2008
- kayak surfed there once. it looked like it'd be great on a bigger day.
beautiful!!!