Surf Forecasts:
Quepos surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quepos this week:
The surf forecast for Quepos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quepos in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quepos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2377 | 2048 | 1835 | 1169 | 991 | 859 | 508 | 394 | 394 | 307 | 207 | 347 | 330 | 596 | 468 | 339 | 475 | 575 | 411 | 405 | 321 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:54AM2.33m | 9:18PM2.08m | 9:49AM2.40m | 10:21PM2.11m | 10:46AM2.50m | 11:25PM2.19m | 11:45AM2.62m | 00:25AM2.30m | 12:42PM2.74m | 1:23AM2.44m | 1:38PM2.85m | 2:18AM2.57m | 2:33PM2.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM0.71m | 3:17PM0.76m | 3:22AM0.71m | 4:18PM0.66m | 4:22AM0.68m | 5:18PM0.52m | 5:23AM0.60m | 6:16PM0.36m | 6:23AM0.49m | 7:12PM0.20m | 7:21AM0.37m | 8:05PM0.07m | 8:18AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2377 | 2048 | 1835 | 1169 | 991 | 859 | 508 | 394 | 394 | 307 | 204 | 246 | 246 | 596 | 468 | 339 | 475 | 575 | 411 | 405 | 321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 190 | 177 | 220 | 175 | 185 | 153 | 157 | 125 | 101 | 46 | 207 | 347 | 330 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 43 | 36 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | S 22 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 8 | S 18 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 127 | 28 | 28 | 47 | 72 | 20 | 162 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 271 | 268 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 8 | 75 | 48 | 8 | 47 | 27 |
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The above surf forecast table for Quepos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quepos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quepos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Quepos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Quepos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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