Playa Samara
Playa Sámara is the protected Nicoya learning bay, shaped by an outer reef and Isla Chora so it stays softer and more approachable than the exposed beaches nearby. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa Samara in Nicoya Peninsula.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Aim for a rising tide into high water with enough swell to get past the outer reef.
North wind is the clean side, SSW-to-W swell can wrap into the bay, and low tide often leaves the inside too small or blocked for useful surf.
Lineup Guide
Aim for a rising tide into high water with enough swell to get past the outer reef.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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