Surf in Playa Carmen – Mal Pais

10 major reasons that have turned to Costa Rica into a destiny for surfers and their families:

1.    Warm waters and deserted beaches with paradisiac landscapes
2.    Year-round consistent waves
3.    More than 700 of coastline combined on both the Caribbean and Pacific which generates surf for all levels
4.    More than 700 of coastline combined on both the Caribbean and Pacific which generates surf for all levels
5.    Thousands of break points
6.    International surfing competitions
7.    Many openings from rivers to the sea especially in the Pacific coast make the surf more interesting
8.    There are no gigantic waves as you might find all year in Hawaii but kilometers of consistent breaks
9.    Costa Rica is so small that it is very easy to move from one beach to another and to have access
10.   There is a culture of surfers acceptance, many Rental Boards Shops, bars, restaurants and hotels want to make your surfing vacation an unforgettable one - and one of these places is Playa Carmen Hotel.

Surfing in Playa Carmen - Mal Pais

The best climate is December to April.

This area is the ideal destination for surfers looking to be in a remote calm place with good waves and a comfortable enviroment and many places with excellent atmosphere.

As the beach is covered with reef rocks it makes for an interesting wave formation near the beach. When the breaks are bigger check out the Manzanillo Reef to the south of Playa Carmen. The best waves can be found at the southeast of Playa Carmen.

OPEN SURF INTERNATIONAL

Please ask about the Local or National Surf Contest that we can have in the area.