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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Costa Rica
31 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.
Spot count
31
spots in Costa Rica
Mapped launches
31
shown on the cluster map
Beginner-ready
10
spots tagged for progression
Country overview
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The launch network in Costa Rica spans 31 mapped spots and sits within the Americas. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.
Best spots
Top launches in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Playa Copal, Costa Rica
Constant winds in this spot comes in from Nicaragua. May and June are the only months were the wind is somewhat weaker. From the beginning of November to the...
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Culebra / Playa Panama, Costa Rica
Bahia Culebra normally has 10 to 25 knots. During the rest of the year only half of the days have a good wind and it's generally a lot lighter. Good also dur...
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Ecoplaya, Costa Rica
The best wind is from December to March with 20-35 knots, gusty.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Papaturro, Costa Rica
Constant winds in this spot comes in from Nicaragua. May and June are the only months were the wind is somewhat weaker. From the beginning of November to the...
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
During the main windy season from December through May, it is mainly a high-wind destination. Bring your 6 sqm kites because you will need them. Some locals ...
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Hermosa is good only from May to October during the rainy season, when the thermal wind blows between 11am to 3pm, only big gear.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Full directory
All spots in Costa Rica
31 linked spot guides live on this country page.
Costa Rica
Bahia Culebra / Playa Panama, Costa Rica
Bahia Culebra normally has 10 to 25 knots. During the rest of the year only half of the days have a good wind and it's generally a lot lighter. Good also dur...
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Ecoplaya, Costa Rica
The best wind is from December to March with 20-35 knots, gusty.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Papaturro, Costa Rica
Constant winds in this spot comes in from Nicaragua. May and June are the only months were the wind is somewhat weaker. From the beginning of November to the...
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bahia Salinas / Playa Copal, Costa Rica
Constant winds in this spot comes in from Nicaragua. May and June are the only months were the wind is somewhat weaker. From the beginning of November to the...
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Bejuco, Costa Rica
Bejuco, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Black Beach, Costa Rica
Black Beach, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
N · NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Boca del Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica
Boca del Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Camaronal, Costa Rica
Beautiful waves with flat sections in between. Look out for debris in the water.
Wind
SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Dominical, Costa Rica
Dominical, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
El Estero, Costa Rica
River mouth with flat water, also behind a sand bar. Perfect waves in front of the river mouth.
Wind
SW · W · NW · N
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica
Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Esterillos, Costa Rica
Esterillos, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Guacalillo, Costa Rica
Guacalillo, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Jaco, Costa Rica
Jaco, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
S · SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
During the main windy season from December through May, it is mainly a high-wind destination. Bring your 6 sqm kites because you will need them. Some locals ...
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Nosara, Costa Rica
Nice beach break with good waves.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Ostional, Costa Rica
The beach break can get bigger, but also nice to ride.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Palo Seco, Costa Rica
Palo Seco, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Avellanas Rivermouth, Costa Rica
Playa Avellanas Rivermouth, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica
Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Coyote, Costa Rica
Playa Coyote, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Grande, East Coast, Costa Rica
The beach break can get stronger.
Wind
N · NE · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Grande, West Coast, Costa Rica
During afternoons lighter thermal winds from SW (onshore).
Wind
SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Guiones, Costa Rica
Lighter thermal onshore winds in the afternoon.
Wind
SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Hermosa is good only from May to October during the rainy season, when the thermal wind blows between 11am to 3pm, only big gear.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Langosta, Costa Rica
Flat water in the river mouth.
Wind
SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Mal Pais, Costa Rica
Some debris on the beach.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Playa Negra, Costa Rica
Very nice waves.
Wind
S · SW · W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Roca Bruja, Costa Rica
Roca Bruja, Costa Rica is a wind-sports spot in Costa Rica with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
Wind
S · SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Thermal onshore winds in the afternoon.
Wind
SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Costa Rica
Vargas, Costa Rica
The reef gets shallow on low tide, so watch out.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
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