Playa Negra is the Pargos reef-right classic: a black-sand Guanacaste surf stop known for hollow, fast right barrels over rock rather than a generic beachbreak. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa Negra (Pargos) in Guanacaste.
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The Wave
East offshore wind is the clean side, and mid to higher tide gives the reef more cover.
Watch the paddle channel, rocks, urchins, and crowd pressure; the main peak is a reef wave first, not a mellow sandbar.
Lineup Guide
East offshore wind is the clean side, and mid to higher tide gives the reef more cover.
Watch the paddle channel, rocks, urchins, and crowd pressure; the main peak is a reef wave first, not a mellow sandbar.
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