Welcome to W.O.W. Surf!

The largest surf shop in Costa Rica!

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Whether you are a local or a surfer from half-way around the world, WOW Surf is your destination for all your surfing needs while in Central America. This is where the locals come and go to share knowledge and get their gear.

We pride ourselves on great service, knowledge and laid back attitude. We strive to have the largest selection, newest equipment and best prices. Serving travelers and surfers in Costa Rica for over 20 years. Located halfway between Panama and Nicaragua on the Pacific Coast in Playa Jaco.

~Chuck’s Latest Surf Report~

Summer surf crew arriving daily...

May 8th, 2012

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Nice Job Andrea, I have heard good things about the event! Surf here is big enough but strange bump mixed in with good swell. Weather is changing for sure and I see the summer surf crew arriving daily here in Jaco Hermosa Esterillos area. BEST PLACE TO SURF THIS WEEK IN YOUR AREA - Tides are getting better for the afternoon beachbreak sessions and after we get past the huge moon we should get into some greats sessions, weekend is going to be JACO JACO JACO, Count on it, size will hold up some and Jaco has some of the longest rolling waves in the area when the tides are as they will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday ! NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS - Surf Shop and Surf School owners, we are planning a mini SURF –EXPO here in Jaco to show you all the new products and boards we will be distributing for late 2012-2013, at the same time we will be offering prebook specials on the new stuff as well . Also will have an inventory list on hand for those last minute fill up the rental or school rack before July lessons and rentals start happening. Send us an email at deb@wowsurf.com to help setup an appointment for PURE SURF EXPO.


Jaco Costa Rica Surf Oakley Concept Store

We have the OAKLEY concept store now happening in WOW SURF! New High-Tec board shorts and surf/fish specific sunglasses and backpacks available. The Girls swimsuits are so surf oriented, like the nicest things I’ve seen in a while! Come on by and check out all the new Oakley goods as well as our other great brands! Pura Vida and Happy Surfing! Chuck and the CREW at WOW SURF!

WOW Surf Jaco Costa Rica

WOW Surf Jaco Costa Rica



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Best Place To Surf - Nov 7, 2011

Afternoons are going to be the call for peakier conditions but you know and I know where to go for the lowtide mornings right! Weather is beautiful and at worst, the surf will be regular the whole week, and maybe a bit bigger in a few days.


Global Surf Industries Ultimate Quiver

Ultimate Quiver Competition

DON'T MISS THIS!! Check out the site www.surfindustries.com and enter the ultimate quiver competition; you can't go wrong, 5 free boards for you and 5 free boards for a friend. Brought to you by Global Surf and ourselves here at WOW SURF, in addition to some of the most prestigious local surf shops in your area. While you're at it, don't forget to also go to our shop page on Facebook and send us a like! Hey we are giving you a chance to win free surfboards for you and a friend after all!!! Visit WOW Surf On Facebook Thanks and good luck!