Bajamar surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CST
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Bajamar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bajamar sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bajamar this week:

The surf forecast for Bajamar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bajamar in the next 16 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
104
102
146
140
127
246
180
233
149
139
99
101
163
163
107
98
99
56
104
61
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
WNW
15
S
5
NE
5
WNW
15
S
10
NNE
5
NW
15
S
5
NE
5
W
15
S
0
E
5
WSW
15
S
5
NE
5
W
20
S
5
NE
5
SW
15
S
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
11:46AM2.53m
00:18AM2.31m
12:38PM2.71m
1:12AM2.46m
1:28PM2.88m
2:03AM2.61m
2:18PM3.02m
2:53AM2.73m
3:07PM3.10m
3:43AM2.81m
3:57PM3.11m
4:33AM2.84m
4:48PM3.05m
Low Tide
5:23AM0.71m
6:11PM0.58m
6:18AM0.59m
7:03PM0.37m
7:10AM0.45m
7:53PM0.17m
8:02AM0.31m
8:42PM0.02m
8:52AM0.21m
9:31PM-0.08m
9:43AM0.15m
10:20PM-0.10m
10:35AM0.16m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
1
2
2
1
6
3
5
2
13
Temp °C
28
31
30
28
31
30
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
31
30
28
29
29
33
33
32
33
33
32
32
32
33
32
33
32
33
34
32
33
33
32
33
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
100
100
102
71
68
65
246
180
233
149
139
99
101
163
163
107
98
99
56
22
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
61
104
70
146
140
127
43
42
29
28
26
25
25
22
22
18
17
17
17
50
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
64
25
43
53
54
102
45
4
7
6
6
26
20
15
14
31
64
53
54
104
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
97
0
0
132
0
0
149
0
0
97
0
0
77
0
0
149
0
0
163
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Bajamar Surf forecast

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

Bajamar is 14 km (9 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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