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Matapalo is a small beach town just a short 5 minute drive from Dominical (20 minute from CDR). Unlike Dominical's rocky beach shores, Matapalo has very nice smooth sand for barefoot strolls down the (what seems to be almost endless) north or south direction. This is a wonderful beach to enjoy a relaxing day, the waves are mellow and you can drive up or down the beach to find a more private location if you desire. Be sure to check out our local beaches link to get the best directions, to the more secluded (secret) beach area we love to visit south of the town beach. |
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There are three major surf spots in Matapalo and all boast strong right breaks that produce the kind of consistently strong waves that surfers dream about.
The smallest of these breaks is Pan Dulce, Spanish for 'sweet bread,' which boasts a mellow right break that is better suited for beginning and moderately-skilled surfers looking to hit the waves - especially during good swells, when the waves really fire.
A slower, but no less fun, ride awaits at the nearby beach known as Backwash Bay. Defined by both a large and rocky reef and a steep beach, Backwash Bay is a longboarder's dream. These slow and steep waves provide lengthy rides for surfers who hit the water during mid- and even low-tide.
More skilled surfers will find plenty of challenge at Playa Matapalo, a powerful and rocky right break that offers a very fast ride at mid-tide. Due to its unique position facing the ocean, the beach tends to attract western and southwestern swells, which makes for strong waves and excellent rides for surfers fortunate enough to paddle into these conditions. Surfers have plenty of chances to get barred at Playa Matapalo, as the beach has been known to boast some stellar barrels under the right conditions.
The smallest of these breaks is Pan Dulce, Spanish for 'sweet bread,' which boasts a mellow right break that is better suited for beginning and moderately-skilled surfers looking to hit the waves - especially during good swells, when the waves really fire.
A slower, but no less fun, ride awaits at the nearby beach known as Backwash Bay. Defined by both a large and rocky reef and a steep beach, Backwash Bay is a longboarder's dream. These slow and steep waves provide lengthy rides for surfers who hit the water during mid- and even low-tide.
More skilled surfers will find plenty of challenge at Playa Matapalo, a powerful and rocky right break that offers a very fast ride at mid-tide. Due to its unique position facing the ocean, the beach tends to attract western and southwestern swells, which makes for strong waves and excellent rides for surfers fortunate enough to paddle into these conditions. Surfers have plenty of chances to get barred at Playa Matapalo, as the beach has been known to boast some stellar barrels under the right conditions.
