Salsa Brava
Where in Costa Rica is Salsa Brava located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (coral) |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthEast |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 67.5°-112.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | West |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-202.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Paddle Out | Moderate |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Crowded |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | 4x4 |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Clean |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 27°C |
| Air Temp | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 27°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |