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Surf GuideCaribbean Costa Rica
Portete
Portete is Limón’s exposed right-hand reef, a neighborhood Caribbean wave with coral, rips, and enough punch to make it more serious than its easy coastal access suggests. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Portete in Caribbean Costa Rica.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationCaribbean Costa Rica, CR
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South-southwest or southeast wind is cleaner, north to northeast windswell is the pulse, and the reef/sand mix can break awkwardly if you rush the takeoff.
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