Playa Hermosa

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Surf Spot Details
Wave Quality Rating4
Type of WaveBeach break
Direction of WaveRight
BottomSand
DifficultyIntermediate surfer
Crowd LevelCan Get Busy
Hazardsnone
General Description
Thumping board-breaking beach break. Can be a b-atch of a paddle out, perfect your duck diving before even trying. Closes out when windy, but when it has offshores, barrels are found.

Even though lots of people surf here, there is around 7km of beach so you can usually find a good uncrowded peak. It jacks up quick and pounds straight down HARD, so you won't find any longboarders here.

After surf session you will wish to have a picnic there with a beer and sea food specialty Chevice, with clear thoughts, great ocean view and a good company.
General Info
How to get there

Drive south from Jaco Beach on the Coastal Highway 34, go around Punta Guapinol, come to a small town of hotels and some houses, take semi-paved road after last building, stop wherever you see a peak.

Takes about 5 min from Jaco, 20 minutes driving South from Dominical. Always people surfing/watching at "the Tree". The small town is sometimes called Pochotal on maps.

Access & Parking Info / Cost

Road runs right along beach for almost entire length so great free access anywhere, but watch valuables in car, they will get stolen.

Where to Stay

A couple Hotel right in Pochotal/Hermosa or you can stay in Jaco which has everything

Equipment Hire

Some shops in Hermosa, but you are better off renting in Jaco, better selection.

Surf Schools

Once again, everything can be found in Jaco

When its Flat?

Cheap beer, cheap smokes, cheap women. Did I say that? Practice your spanish. "Me gusta sus pechugas."

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