Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Nomadventure earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links (#ad), meaning we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link. We only recommend gear we actually use. Costa Rica Surf Guide: Best Waves for Every Skill Level (Family Tested, Parent Humbled) 14 breaks from mellow beginner beaches to the wave that locals call "the cheese grater" — plus eight years of honest, hard-won knowledge from a family that moved here in 2016 and never quite left Costa Rica. Where the waves are warm, the children are prodigies, and the parents are excellent documentarians of their own failures. 📋 What's in This Guide 1. Why Costa Rica Ruined Us for Other Surf Destinations 2. Beginner Surf Spots (Sandy Bottoms, Patient Instructors) 3. Intermediate Spots (Where Confidence Meets Humility) 4. Advanced Breaks (Approach With Respect and Insurance) 5. When to Go: Seasons ...