National Surf Circuit 2026 : Cocles Beach
The National Surf Circuit Banco LAFISE 2026, presented by Corona Cero and Suzuki, has established itself as the leading competitive platform for surfers in Costa Rica. This national surf championship strengthens athletes’ exposure thanks to the partnership between the Costa Rican Surf Federation and Grupo Repretel, allowing competitors across 19 categories to showcase their talent to a nationwide audience.
Roberto Vargas, president of Fedesurf, pointed out that this step promotes the professionalization of surfing in Costa Rica and allows the country to recognize the potential of athletes who train daily on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
Broadcast of the 2026 National Surf Circuit on Channel 6
The National Surf Circuit Banco LAFISE 2026 will be broadcast on Channel 6 every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The coverage will include live interviews with the champions of each category, as well as special features highlighting the growth of Costa Rican surfing.
Group Repretel stated that this alliance reaffirms its commitment to raising the profile of national sports. The company began this journey with the exclusive broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and subsequently expanded its coverage to disciplines such as Formula 4, athletics, swimming, and the National Sports Games.
First date of the 2026 National Surf Circuit at Cocles Beach
The 2026 season will kick off from February 13 to 15 in Playa Cocles, where more than 100 athletes will compete for the first 1,500 points in the national ranking. Playa Cocles returns to the official calendar after its absence in 2025 and is projected to have waves of up to 1.5 meters, ideal for a high-level show.
This location in the Costa Rican Caribbean consolidates Puerto Viejo and Talamanca as key destinations for the development of competitive surfing in Costa Rica.
Official calendar of the Banco LAFISE 2026 National Surf Circuit
After the first date in Cocles, the championship will continue in March in Santa Teresa de Cóbano, one of the venues with the highest historical participation, reaching nearly 200 registrants in the previous edition.
In April, the circuit will arrive at Guiones Beach, a destination internationally renowned for the consistent quality of its waves. In May, the competition will move to Dominical, which returns to the official calendar. The grand final will be held in July at Hermosa Beach, one of the most iconic beaches for surfing in Costa Rica.
Confirmed dates
- Date 1: February in Cocles
- Date 2: March in Santa Teresa
- Date 3: April in Nosara
- Date 4: May in Dominical
- Grand Finale: July in Playa Hermosa
Banco LAFISE promotes national surf for the 4th year in a row
LAFISE reaffirms its commitment to the development of surfing in Costa Rica by remaining the main sponsor of the circuit for the fourth consecutive year. The financial institution highlights values such as discipline, respect, and focus, pillars that also define the country’s surfing community.
The support of the Banco LAFISE helps to strengthen the competitive conditions and training for young athletes who aspire to represent Costa Rica in international events.
National Surf Circuit as a platform for international competitions
The results of the first dates of the 2026 National Surf Circuit will be decisive for the selection of the national team that will compete in the Pan American Surfing Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games. These competitions mark the beginning of a new Olympic cycle for Costa Rican surfing.
In the 2025 edition, more than 250 surfers participated in the circuit and 27 athletes qualified for the ALAS Global Tour continental finals. These results position the Costa Rican National Surf Circuit as one of the most competitive and best-organized championships in the region.
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