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Playa Junquillal Surf Spot

Posted by Annie Shay on Oct 16, 2013 in Guanacaste, Surf Spots | 0 comments

Playa Junquillal Surf Spot

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Surf Spot: Playa Junquillal
Break Type: Beach break
Difficulty Level: Experienced surfers
Best Swell Direction: Southwest
Ride Direction: Right and left
Tides: All tides

Description

Playa Junquillal is situated on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste. The beach is about 30 kilometers south from Tamarindo. Junquillal is small sublime beach town nestled in a midst of tropical beauty. Secluded copper colored beaches spotted with tide pool, lush flora on the background and clean shores accurately describe the town. The beach town is very neat and the beaches are deserted even during the tourism season. Most of the town is undeveloped due to which Junquillal still retains it Ecological Blue Flag status. The locals are friendly adding to a warm and cordial vibe of the town. Playa Junquillal is 4 km long strip of beach offering a wide range of sporty activities. Sportfishing, surfing, kayaking and many other fun activities are possible. As the waves are strong with frequent currents, swimming is not recommended. Playa Junquillal is a great beach for veteran surfers. Devoid of any crowds, seasoned surfers can have a lifetime of fun riding the powerful waves. Playa Junquillal Surfing Junquillal features a beach break and a left handed reef break which are best ridden at a high tide. The waves are rapid and hollow with high peaks. Their height increases even more just off the shoal creating a rather difficult entry. The beach break of Playa Junquillal breaks in both directions over a sand bottom. The waves are fast, hollow and powerful riding up to 300 meter on a good day. Good swells come from the southwest hemisphere and best wind direction is northwestern. The spot is well known for its heavy swells. Even though the waves are consistent throughout the year, the best time to surf in Playa Junquillal is from December to March. The break is known to have frequent rips and undertows which can cause severe injuries which is why the break is only suitable for experienced surfers.

Surf Camps in Playa Junquillal

There are many well known surf camps located nearby Playa Junquillal. Many schools offer accommodations, meals and transport in a reasonable price. Surf Camp Mediterraneo is a surf camp and a boutique located in Playa Avellanas in Costa Rica. Besides operating in Playa Avellanas, the camp organizes surf trips to other beaches and surf points in Guanacaste Province including Playa Junquillal. With Iguana Expeditions and Surf School, learn to surf on the greatest surf points of the country. From north to south – students will visit the whole string of beaches including Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Junquillal, Lagarto and Carrillo. Other renowned schools that offer surf classes at Playa Junquillal are Hotel Cabinas Las Olas and Costa Rica Wave House.