Gully's

Gully's is an exposed, sandy beach break in Golfo de Nicoya known for very consistent surf, with both left- and right-hand waves. It tends to work best when a southwest swell lines up with offshore wind from the north-northeast, producing powerful, often hollow wave shapes. The surfing is generally best for advanced riders. The waves can be heavy at the shore and the combination of shorebreak plus currents makes wipeouts higher risk—reports specifically flag rips/undertow and strong rip currents as hazards. Wave power can also drive heavy closeouts near the beach, especially outside the best tide window. For timing, conditions are described as cleanest during early sessions when offshore influence is present; later sea-breeze development can change the character of wind and surface. Local guidance also emphasizes starting on a rising or mid-to-high tide, since low tide is more likely to force the wave into heavy closeout behavior. Crowds can build when the surf is up. Localism is noted as a hazard in the lineup, and the safest approach is to follow standard etiquette, read the breaks carefully, and be respectful of the established flow of riders. Emergency access is primarily via 911, with major medical services reachable from Jacó/Puntarenas.