Surf Forecasts:
Bajamar surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bajamar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bajamar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 32 | 80 | 186 | 107 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 158 | 154 | 149 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 58 | 111 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:34PM2.53m | 3:02AM2.58m | 3:13PM2.62m | 3:37AM2.72m | 3:49PM2.68m | 4:11AM2.82m | 4:26PM2.70m | 4:46AM2.88m | 5:03PM2.68m | 5:22AM2.89m | 5:42PM2.62m | 6:01AM2.85m | 6:25PM2.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.41m | 9:07AM0.50m | 9:23PM0.32m | 9:44AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.30m | 10:31PM0.25m | 10:58AM0.26m | 11:07PM0.26m | 11:37AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.31m | 12:19PM0.30m | 00:27AM0.40m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 64 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
43 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 449 | 386 | 447 | 419 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 84 | 106 | 60 | 44 | 44 | 61 | 47 | 52 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
78 | 31 | 80 | 125 | 107 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 34 | 23 | 19 | 33 | 158 | 154 | 149 | 121 | 117 | 82 | 58 | 96 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
8 | 17 | 12 | 186 | 97 | 21 | 39 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 31 | 50 | 40 | 111 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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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.











