THE TOWN
LOS PARGOS PLAYA NEGRA
Los Pargos is a small quaint little village by the ocean that hasn’t grown much and the truth is, locals don’t really want it to change. We like it quaint, we like it quiet. We love nature and we know evolution and growth don’t shake hands with nature. So here we are…2 convenience stores, a Tour and Souvenir shop, a Surf shop, 4 restaurants and a lot of houses hidden by nature and that is the town.
The beach is well known as Playa Negra, famous for its wave but the beach itself, has a unique glamour.
The main peak at Playa Negra is a short right reef break with hollow sections. Occasionally on high tide you'll get a left from the main peak, and there's another left a bit further south.
You can surf all tides. It's up to your skill level.
Sandy Beach
Immediately south of Playa Negra, this wave is a beach break, fun and good for maneuvers. It works betters in winter when it's raining which creates better sandbars.
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When to come….
November
The summer season begins. It rains less and less everyday, and offshore winds start blowing sporadically.
December to May
During this time, you will experience hot sunny dauys, clear skies, and zero rain! Off-shore winds generally blow until the end of March. Waves are usually smaller,, but longer and perfectly shaped due to the effects of the wind. In March more waves start coming in due to storm activity off of South America, making this a great month for waves!
June
Toward the end of June, for around 3 weeks, a natural phenomena called the Veranillo de San Juan typically appears, producing potential off-shore winds. The combination of winds, the lush green forests and the perfect waves is magical!
July to September
During this time you will experience a few scattered showers, making the weather a touch cooler, and the waves are great!
October
This is our rainy season. If you are looking for tranquility, this is a great month. You will not be surfing much, as the ocean conditions are predominately stormy, and the town is quiet.
SURFING AROUND
Marbella
Half an hour drive south from Negra you'll find this idyllic beach break . It's better with mid to high tide and it needs off shore or no wind at all.
Junquillal
Fifteen minutes south of Negara is this long beach break full of peaks. It is better with mid to high tide and it needs off shore or no wind at all.
Callejones
About 500m walk south from Playa Negra is the Callejones reef which is more exposed to southern swells, so when waves are small in Playa Negra, one can usually find them here. There are a couple of outer reefs which are surf able when the swells are big and there is the right direction.
Avellanas
North of Playa Negra, about a 10 minute car ride you arrive to the southern parking area of the beach. Right in front there's a left that is surfed at high tide and a southern swell, beyond that there are a series of beach breaks to the north, with lefts and rights of good quality. Near the north end of the beach there is a peak named El Estero, which has a stone and sand bottom. It breaks on both sides of the river, and is best when the tide is coming up. Finally north of that we find Little Hawaii, a mushy but fun drop when the waves are big.
Tamarindo
30 minutes north, the best wave is in front of Capitan Suizo.
Playa Grande
One-hour north. A very good beach break, best thing is to surf it between high and low tides.
Further north, near the Nicaraguan border you will find Roca Bruja and Ollies Point, which is a full day trip made by chartering a boat. The arrangements can all be made at the Cafe Playa Negra. The boat departs from Playa del Coco,which is an hour drive away.