Surfing at Cocles Beach, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Cocles Beach

Cocles Beach is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Chest to head-high

7s period

Wind

3 kph

W

Water Temp

28°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

9.5/10

Great day to surf

About surfing in Cocles Beach

Cocles Beach is a beach break located in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

Cocles is a beautiful beach break on the Caribbean coast offering consistent waves in a tropical paradise setting. The beach has multiple peaks and works on most tides. Great for intermediates looking to improve their skills in warm, clear water.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Plan your surf session

Here's what you should know about surfing at Cocles Beach — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Cocles Beach is a beach break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: W, SW
  • Swell: NE, E
See today's forecast

When to go

Cocles Beach has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 28°C.

Local instructors

3 instructors available here. Prices start from $35 per person. All verified and familiar with Cocles Beach's currents, tides, and best spots for each level.

Ready to try Cocles Beach?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Cocles Beach, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Puerto Viejo is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Cocles Beach, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Puerto Viejo es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.