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Punta Burica in Costa Rica is a consistent surf spot with year-round ground swell dominance, ensuring reliable waves for surfers. The best months for optimal conditions are typically from January to April when good wind conditions are more frequent, and the swell size remains manageable yet surfable. During this period, ground swell is nearly constant (97-100%), and wind conditions are favorable 45-58% of the time, with mean swell sizes ranging from 0.9m to 1.2m. March and April offer slightly larger waves (1.1m-1.2m) while still maintaining decent wind patterns. From May onward, swell energy increases (peaking around 1.4m), but onshore winds become more prevalent, particularly from June to October, when bad wind conditions exceed 70%. Despite the larger swells, these months are less ideal due to stronger onshore winds. November and December see a slight improvement in wind conditions (30-52% favorable), but consistency drops compared to early-year months. For balanced swell size and wind quality, January and February stand out as the best windows—offering clean waves with minimal wind interference and dependable ground swell. Advanced surfers may still find good sessions in late-year months, but overall, early-year conditions are more reliable for quality surfing.

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