Rio Tulin Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.54° N 84.56° W

Issued: 5 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tulin sea temperature is
30.1° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Rio Tulin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rio Tulin surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tulin this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tulin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tulin in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tulin over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
1
2
0
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1676
1405
870
759
697
394
325
325
175
158
246
253
387
358
275
387
397
339
368
264
799
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NNW
5
W
0
E
10
SW
5
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
N
0
W
10
SW
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
S
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:22PM2.10m
9:54AM2.44m
10:26PM2.13m
10:51AM2.53m
11:29PM2.20m
11:50AM2.65m
00:30AM2.32m
12:48PM2.77m
1:28AM2.45m
1:44PM2.88m
2:24AM2.59m
2:39PM2.95m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.76m
3:27AM0.70m
4:22PM0.66m
4:26AM0.67m
5:23PM0.52m
5:27AM0.59m
6:21PM0.36m
6:28AM0.48m
7:17PM0.20m
7:27AM0.37m
8:12PM0.07m
8:24AM0.27m
9:04PM-0.03m
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:57
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:59
 mm
1
1
4
3
11
6
3
4
Temp °C
26
27
27
28
28
27
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
31
30
31
30
30
32
31
31
33
32
33
32
32
30
31
31
32
31
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
Energy kJ
1676
1405
870
759
697
394
325
325
175
158
195
253
387
358
275
387
397
339
334
264
799
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
8
1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
153
144
122
106
80
54
49
33
127
123
246
232
22
19
33
37
32
30
29
24
286
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
W
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
26
0.2
SSW
26
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
9
9
37
38
19
15
8
16
8
14
124
11
66
64
368
141
400
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
3
0
0
0
160
3
0
154
0
0
66
0
0
9
0
0
161
0
9
26
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Rio Tulin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Tulin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Tulin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Tulin 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 (Rio Tulin) 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 Rio Tulin 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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