Long, clean lines are a priority for me over intense barrels.

I've been to Hermosa & Mal Pais in the Spring & Dominical in October...

Where should l go in July? l loved Mal Pais in March / April but have read that in July it can get to be really huge, full of rip currents, and an even worse paddle out than it is at other times.

l could just go to Hermosa but l really want somewhere with longer lines. It would be nice to practice getting barreled, but l worry that in Hermosa, that is all there will be.

Any advice?
... does anyone have advice that is actually useful?

It is below mexico and above panama. give it a shot even if the surfings bad it would be a sweet vacation.

l hate to break it to you, but there has been a major rebellion in CR. The insurgents r taking over surf spots at alarming rate. However, if u were to send me enough $$ for air fare (me & my quiver) to CR, & a small stipend for provisions, l would be willing to secure a safe beach head at any select location there. You may also have to front me $2 or $3K for arms & ammunition, & to pay a small cadre of local guerrillas. l would glady wire u when the situation is well in hand, but u might have to keep sending me money in the in between time.

when we went our stuff was stolen..never going back.