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About Playa Ballena

Playa Ballena is one of the best beginners waves in the area thanks to gently peeling, long rides. Also check the uncrowded beaches of Piñuela, Ventanas, Tortuga rivermouth or get a boat in Ojochal (or walk) to Terraba rivermouth, a perfect peeling left.

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Punta Uvita
Punta Uvita
5 miles - W
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  • 6 2 6ft to 2ft
Playa Hermosa - Osa Peninsula
Playa Hermosa - Osa Peninsula
6.1 miles - NW
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Punta Dominical
Punta Dominical
12.7 miles - W
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  • Uneven Reef and Sand Uneven Reef and Sand
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Dominicalito
Dominicalito
13 miles - NW
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Playa Dominical
Playa Dominical
15.2 miles - W
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  • 12 3 12ft to 3ft
Rio Sierpe Rivermouth
Rio Sierpe Rivermouth
22.8 miles - SE
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Playa Matapalo
Playa Matapalo
23 miles - W
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