Dominical & Uvita · Costa Rica
Surfing Punta Dominical
A left point in Dominical & Uvita, Costa Rica, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Punta Dominical is the left point at the south end of Dominical. When it's small it's a slow, easy wave that beginners can ride. On a big swell it holds up to three times overhead, with long hollow rides for experienced surfers only.
It works best at higher tides. On big days the sets catch people inside and the current is strong, so watch it for a while before you paddle out. The point is backed by jungle, with a couple of restaurants on the cliff above.
When to surf
Punta Dominical
Punta Dominical is at its best from May to November. Conditions it likes: S-SW swell, high tide.
December to April: Good
Short dry season, cleaner, sunnier, but smaller than the summer swell
May to July: Prime
Green season S-SW groundswell fires Dominical and the points; offshore mornings
August to October: Prime
Peak, most consistent S-SW swell, and the wettest, greenest months
Nov: Quiet
Transition, heavy rains and swell easing into the dry season
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Waves near Punta Dominical
Getting there
Where to stay: Dominical village puts you on the powerful beachbreak with cheap sodas and board hire; Uvita (20min south) is quieter, family-friendly and gateway to the marine park. Dominicalito is the sheltered beginner bay in between. Rent boards locally from around $10/day.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Dominical & Uvita guide.
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