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Look for south to SW swell with NW to NNW wind and start around low to mid tide.
Surf GuideSouth Pacific Costa Rica
Cabo Matapalo
Cabo Matapalo is the remote Osa cape cluster for surfers chasing right-hand points in jungle country. The best days are proper south to southwest swell events, and the reef, rocks, rips, and access keep it from feeling casual. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cabo Matapalo in South Pacific Costa Rica.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationSouth Pacific Costa Rica, CR
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The road from Puerto Jimenez is slow, the reef is uneven, and rips and rocks make humility useful.
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