Bahia Salinas / Playa Copal

La Cruz, Costa Rica — Guanacaste

Costa Rica's wind-sports capital, with reliably strong trade winds most of the year. Watch for stingrays close to shore (shuffle your feet) and sharp shells/stones underfoot — water shoes recommended.

Research-sourced (2026-08-31), not yet confirmed firsthand — see project notes. Coordinates corrected to Playa Copal beach per Mapcarta (2026-09-02).

Key Facts

Water type

Shallow near shore, flatter close in, choppier offshore

Best wind direction

NNE/NE trade winds, strongest Dec-April, kiteable roughly 90% of days Nov-May plus July

Skill level

All levels

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