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Kitesurf spots in San Jose

24 Lohera kite spots in San Jose, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.

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Wind windows and launch notes

Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.

Bahia Salinas / Papaturro

chop

Wind window

NNE, NE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at La Cruz, Costa Rica. Choppy water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Bahia Salinas / Playa Copal

mixed

Wind window

NNE, NE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at La Cruz, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Bejuco

waves

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Orotina, Jaco, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Black Beach (Playa Negra)

waves

Wind window

N-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Puerto Limon, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NNE, NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Camaronal

waves

Wind window

SE-SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nicoya, Carrillo, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Dominical

waves

Open-coast kitesurf spot at San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

El Estero

mixed

Wind window

WSW-NNW

River-mouth kite spot at Liberia, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW winds. Suitable for beginners, advanced riders.

Esterillos

Kitesurf spot at Orotina, Jaco, Costa Rica.

Esterillos Oeste

waves

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Orotina, Jaco, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Guacalillo

mixed

River-mouth kite spot at Orotina, Tarcoles, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.

Jaco

waves

Wind window

S-W

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Orotina, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW, WSW, W winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.

Nosara

waves

Wind window

S-NW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Paraiso, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Ostional

waves

Wind window

S-NW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Palo Seco

waves

Wind window

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Puerto Quepos, Parrita, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Playa Avellanas

waves

Wind window

SSW-NW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Pinilla, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Playa Coyote

mixed

Wind window

SW-NW

River-mouth kite spot at Nicoya, Punta Islita, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Playa Grande

waves

Wind window

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Playa Guiones

waves

Wind window

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nicoya, Nosara, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Playa Langosta

mixed

Wind window

River-mouth kite spot at Liberia, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.

Playa Mal Pais

waves

Wind window

S-NW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nicoya, Carmen, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Playa Negra

waves

Wind window

S-NW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Paraiso, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Roca Bruja (Witch\'s Rock)

waves

Wind window

SSW-W

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Liberia, Playa de Coco, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SSW, SW, WSW, W winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Santa Teresa

waves

Wind window

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nicoya, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Vargas

mixed

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Puerto Limon, Cahuita, Costa Rica. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.