PLAYA GRANDE & MATAPALO
05:26 AM
05:55 PM
6am - 12pm
28.5°C / 83.3°F
68.8%
4.6 kph / 2.9 mph
7.2 of 11
12pm - 6pm
29.3°C / 84.7°F
69.2%
18.2 kph / 11.3 mph
6.3 of 11
6pm - 12am
27.6°C / 81.7°F
82.0%
10.0 kph / 6.2 mph
1.0 of 11
05:25 AM
05:55 PM
6am - 12pm
28.5°C / 83.3°F
71.8%
5.9 kph / 3.7 mph
6.2 of 11
12pm - 6pm
30.5°C / 86.9°F
64.2%
18.4 kph / 11.4 mph
7.5 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.5°C / 83.3°F
76.7%
11.6 kph / 7.2 mph
1.0 of 11
05:25 AM
05:55 PM
6am - 12pm
29.2°C / 84.6°F
67.2%
3.4 kph / 2.1 mph
7.3 of 11
12pm - 6pm
30.6°C / 87.1°F
63.3%
20.0 kph / 12.4 mph
7.5 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.7°C / 83.7°F
74.8%
9.2 kph / 5.7 mph
1.0 of 11
05:24 AM
05:55 PM
6am - 12pm
28.5°C / 83.3°F
69.7%
5.6 kph / 3.5 mph
6.5 of 11
12pm - 6pm
29.7°C / 85.5°F
64.8%
18.7 kph / 11.6 mph
7.0 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.4°C / 83.1°F
73.7%
7.5 kph / 4.7 mph
1.0 of 11
05:24 AM
05:55 PM
6am - 12pm
29.1°C / 84.4°F
66.8%
5.2 kph / 3.2 mph
6.7 of 11
12pm - 6pm
29.7°C / 85.5°F
65.3%
18.7 kph / 11.6 mph
6.5 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.2°C / 82.8°F
75.3%
9.3 kph / 5.8 mph
1.0 of 11
05:24 AM
05:56 PM
6am - 12pm
28.8°C / 83.8°F
67.7%
5.2 kph / 3.2 mph
6.7 of 11
12pm - 6pm
29.8°C / 85.6°F
65.0%
18.0 kph / 11.2 mph
7.3 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.3°C / 82.9°F
74.2%
6.4 kph / 4.0 mph
1.0 of 11
05:23 AM
05:56 PM
6am - 12pm
28.8°C / 83.8°F
65.3%
7.1 kph / 4.4 mph
7.3 of 11
12pm - 6pm
30.0°C / 86.0°F
64.5%
19.6 kph / 12.2 mph
7.5 of 11
6pm - 12am
28.3°C / 82.9°F
74.8%
7.2 kph / 4.5 mph
1.0 of 11
Tides
High: 6:17am
7.5 ft
Low: 12:11pm
1.3 ft
High: 6:29pm
7.9 ft
Surf Forecast
| Time | Surf | Dir | Period | Wind | W. Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12am | 2 ft | SW | 6.4 sec | 3.8 mph | SE |
| 6am | 2.6 ft | SW | 15 sec | 3.6 mph | NE |
| 12pm | 3.3 ft | SW | 14.5 sec | 13.6 mph | W |
| 6pm | 3 ft | SW | 14.4 sec | 9.6 mph | SSW |
Tides
Low: 12:45am
1 ft
High: 7:07am
7.5 ft
Low: 1:04pm
1.6 ft
High: 7:23pm
7.5 ft
Surf Forecast
| Time | Surf | Dir | Period | Wind | W. Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12am | 2 ft | SW | 14.2 sec | 4.9 mph | SSW |
| 6am | 2 ft | SW | 13.8 sec | 3.4 mph | N |
| 12pm | 2.3 ft | SW | 13.7 sec | 10.1 mph | W |
| 6pm | 3 ft | SW | 13.5 sec | 12.1 mph | SSW |
Tides
Low: 1:38am
1 ft
High: 8:05am
7.2 ft
Low: 2:06pm
1.6 ft
High: 8:27pm
7.2 ft
Surf Forecast
| Time | Surf | Dir | Period | Wind | W. Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12am | 2.3 ft | SW | 13.5 sec | 5.6 mph | W |
| 6am | 2.6 ft | SW | 16.2 sec | 2 mph | N |
| 12pm | 3 ft | SW | 15.5 sec | 13 mph | W |
| 6pm | 3.3 ft | SW | 15.1 sec | 13 mph | SSW |
Tides
Low: 2:39am
1.3 ft
High: 9:10am
7.5 ft
Low: 3:16pm
1.6 ft
High: 9:37pm
7.2 ft
Surf Forecast
| Time | Surf | Dir | Period | Wind | W. Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12am | 2.3 ft | SW | 14.5 sec | 4.7 mph | SSW |
| 6am | 2.3 ft | SW | 14.2 sec | 2.2 mph | ESE |
| 12pm | 3 ft | SW | 13.7 sec | 11 mph | W |
| 6pm | 2.6 ft | SW | 13.5 sec | 9.4 mph | SW |
Tides
Low: 3:45am
1.3 ft
High: 10:17am
7.9 ft
Low: 4:28pm
1.3 ft
High: 10:46pm
7.5 ft
Surf Forecast
| Time | Surf | Dir | Period | Wind | W. Dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12am | 2.3 ft | SW | 13.3 sec | 3.8 mph | SW |
| 6am | 2 ft | SW | 13.1 sec | 0.9 mph | NNE |
| 12pm | 2.6 ft | SW | 12.7 sec | 11.9 mph | WSW |
| 6pm | 2.6 ft | SW | 12.6 sec | 10.7 mph | SW |
V4NLA ONG QUE IMPULSA A UNA COMUNIDAD COSTERA
Es conocido como el jardín de la costa y como dato curioso es el único pueblo de nuestra costa que no tiene bares. El último cerró sus puertas hace aproximadamente un año para darle paso al cuarto supermercado alrededor de la plaza, tercero de capital chino.
Hablamos de la comunidad de Matapalo de Santa Cruz, perteneciente al distrito octavo de nuestro cantón; Cabo Velas. Y es que a esta comunidad hace ya alrededor de una década llegó una organización no gubernamental sin fines de lucro a inspirar y ayudarles a crecer y mejorar la calidad de vida de sus habitantes. Se trata de la Fundación Futuro Brillante, cuyo trabajo de todos estos años ha sido encomiable. Y es que de la mano de la Adi Matapalo, esta ONG ha impulsado proyectos importantes para la comunidad como por ejemplo la construcción del lindo playground comunal y la construcción de su propio edificio para el beneficio no solo de los habitantes de Matapalo, sino de muchos otros pueblos vecinos que llegan hasta este lugar para recibir capacitaciones, cursos del INA, cursos de programación para jóvenes, clases de inglés para jóvenes y adultos y lo mejor de todo es que todo esto lo hacen sin costo alguno para la comunidad.
Permanecen en contacto constante con la Municipalidad de Santa Cruz para proyectos como reciclaje y apoyo general a su pueblo. También tienen su propia huerta dónde además de educar a la población en el uso responsable y sostenible de los recursos, también venden sus productos orgánicos para seguir financiando y apoyando con sus proyectos.
Siempre nos sorprenden con nuevos proyectos, con ese positivismo y espíritu altruista de su todo personal y de sus voluntarios. Definitivamente es muy digno de resaltar la labor de esta extraordinaria organización. Todo pueblo debería tener un “Futuro Brillante” como el de Matapalo. 
THE NGO THAT BOOSTS A COASTAL COMMUNITY
It is known as the garden of the coast and as a curious fact is the only town on our coast that has no bars. The last one closed its doors about a year ago to make way for the fourth supermarket around the square, third of Chinese capital.
We are talking about the community of Matapalo de Santa Cruz, belonging to the eighth district of our canton; Cabo Velas. About a decade ago, a non-governmental non-profit organization arrived in this community to inspire and help them to grow and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants. This is Fundación Futuro Brillante, whose work over the years has been commendable. Together with Adi Matapalo, this NGO has promoted important projects for the community such as the construction of the beautiful communal playground and the construction of its own building for the benefit not only of the inhabitants of Matapalo, but of many other neighboring towns that come to this place to receive training, INA courses, programming courses for young people, English classes for youth and adults and the best of all is that all this is done at no cost to the community.
They remain in constant contact with the Municipality of Santa Cruz for projects such as recycling and general support to their people. They also have their own vegetable garden where in addition to educating the population in the responsible and sustainable use of resources, they also sell their organic products to continue financing and supporting their projects.
They always surprise us with new projects, with that positivism and altruistic spirit of their staff and volunteers. It is definitely worth highlighting the work of this extraordinary organization. Every town should have a “Bright Future” like Matapalo. 
V4NMessage from the Playa Grande recycling center : HI, With a REMINDER that Tuesday and Thursdays the new 
Recycling Transfer Center Program in Playa Grande begins!
We are receiving recyclables separated in transparent bags & orange bags.
Transparent Bags:
(pre-sorted into separate bags)
Aluminum
Glass
Cardboard
Tetra
Orange Bags: (available At Matos Surf Shop in PG)
ALL plastics
(Plastic wrappers, bags, packaging, tubing, toothbrushes, utensils, beach plastics…etc.)
The new Orange Bag Program - “The Bag That Builds”, is helping to keep “tragic” plastics out of the trash, streets and sea 
! While also offering an Eco-Friendlier building material that uses less concrete.
Where? 
Behind the Playa Grande Asada, the road entrance is between the fruit stand and Estanco corner (marked with a recycling symbol).
When? Receiving 9am-2pm. Soon to be Tuesdays and Thursdays…
Hola! ¡Con un RECORDATORIO que HOY comienza el nuevo Centro de Transferencia de Reciclaje en Playa Grande!
Estamos recibiendo reciclables separados en bolsas transparentes y bolsas naranjas.
Bolsas Transparentes:
(preclasificados en bolsas separadas)
Aluminio
Vidrio
Cartón
Tetra
Bolsas Naranjas:
(disponible en Matos Surf Shop en PG)
TODOS los plásticos
(Envoltorios de plástico, bolsas, embalajes, tubos, cepillos de dientes, utensilios, plásticos de playa…etc.)
¡El nuevo Programa Bolsa Naranja - “La Bolsa Que Construye” está ayudando a mantener los plásticos “tragícos” fuera de la basura, las calles y el mar ! Al mismo tiempo que ofrece un material de construcción más ecológico que utiliza menos concreto.
¿Dónde?
Detrás de Playa Grande Asada, la entrada por el calle entre el puesto de frutas y la esquina de Estanco (marcado con un símbolo de reciclaje).
¿Cuando?
Recibiendo HOY de 9am a 2pm. Pronto serán los martes y jueves…
V4NCome and join our cardio dance classes with Leyden this Thursday, May 2nd, at Chilito Sport Bar!
Move to the rhythm of the music and burn calories! Limited spots available, reserve yours by calling !
8824-4001
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ASADA Playa Grande has issued a communication informing residents about the water shortage caused by the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewer Systems (AYA) not providing the agreed-upon water flow through the Coastal Aqueduct of Santa Cruz (Nimboyores). The association details their efforts to manage the water emergency, including seeking legal solutions for a reliable water supply. They aim to ensure water needs are met now and in the future and appreciate the community’s understanding and support.
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Unity Center Playa Grande Semana Santa Hours
Thu Mar 28 - closed/cerrado
Fri Mar 29 - closed/cerrado
Sat Mar 30 - open/abierto
Sun Mar 31 - closed/cerrado
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Kids Spring Break Camp at Ali’s Treehouse
Dates:
First Session: March 25th - 27th
Second Session: April 1st - 5th
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Description: The camp includes outdoor games, swimming, treasure hunts, storytelling, games, art, beach days, new friendships, and more!
Cost:
First Session: $105
Second Session: $150
Registration Contact: [email protected] | Ali: +506 8650 0666
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Hi everyone!.
This spring break or *semana santa * we are doing a super fun 
SURF TRAINING CAMP in combine with David from underwater training.
We are going to do practice in the pool for breath holding.
Which will be super helpful to feel comfortable under the waves for the kids.
Please contact us if your kids will like to join it or please share if you know someone else who will like to join.
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Message today for all your custom all natural hardwood smoking needs. Plus smoked cheeses, ribs, rotisserie chickens and side dishes for your next gathering. This week’s special: Full large rack of St Louis Style pork ribs - $30
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Tamarindo
23.3 km (14.5 mi) | Avg drive time: 35 min
Huacas
11km (7 mi) | Avg drive time: 10-15 min
Brasilito
16 km (10 mi) | Avg drive time: 20-25 min
Playa Flamingo
18 km (11 mi) | Avg drive time: 25-30 min
Potrero
21 km (13 mi) | Avg drive time: 30-40 min
Avellanas
27 km (17 mi) | Avg drive time: 40-50 min
Playa del Coco
47 km (29 mi) | Avg drive time: 1:05 – 1:20 hours
Playa Grande, Costa Rica is approximately 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Guanacaste International Airport (LIR). The drive from the airport to Playa Grande takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San Jose is situated about 267 kilometers (166 miles) away from Potrero & Flamingo. The journey by vehicle typically takes between five and six hours.
There are several transportation options available for visitors, including rental cars, private shuttles, taxis, and public buses. Rental cars and private shuttles are the most convenient options, as they allow visitors to travel directly from the airport to Playa Grande without any stops or transfers. Public buses and shared shuttles are also available for budget-conscious travelers.
Playa Grande is a surfers’ paradise. Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region, just north of Tamarindo, this beautiful beach is known for its long stretch of white sand, crystal clear waters, and excellent surfing conditions.
Las Baulas National Park
One of the most unique things about Playa Grande is that it is a nesting site for leatherback turtles, the largest of all sea turtles. The leatherback turtle is an endangered species, and Las Baulas National Park in Playa Grande is one of the few remaining nesting sites in the world. From October to March, visitors can witness the nesting process as female turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. Then, from December to March, visitors can witness the hatching of the baby turtles as they make their way to the ocean. This is a truly unforgettable experience and one that is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Visitors can often see a range of wildlife, including monkeys, iguanas, and a variety of bird species, making it an excellent destination for nature enthusiasts.
Surfing Playa Grande
In addition to its incredible wildlife, Playa Grande is also known for its world-class surf breaks. The beach offers a range of surf conditions, from beginner-friendly waves to challenging breaks for more experienced surfers. The consistent surf conditions and warm waters make Playa Grande a popular destination for surfers from around the world. Visitors can rent surfboards or take lessons from one of the many surf schools in the area.
Outdoor Activities
Aside from surfing and turtle watching, Playa Grande also offers a range of other outdoor activities. The area is known for its excellent sportfishing, and visitors can charter boats for half-day or full-day fishing trips. There are also opportunities for horseback riding, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The surrounding area is home to diverse wildlife, including monkeys, iguanas, and a variety of bird species, making it a great destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Stay in Playa Grande
Visitors can choose from a variety of accommodation options, from luxury villas to budget-friendly hostels. There is a range of dining options, from local cuisine to international fare. The laid-back vibe of Playa Grande is perfect for those looking for a quiet beach getaway away from the crowds of more developed tourist destinations.