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El Estero Surf Forecast
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El Estero surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Estero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Estero sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Estero this week:
The surf forecast for El Estero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Estero in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 18s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Estero over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 463 | 547 | 619 | 389 | 331 | 413 | 390 | 661 | 574 | 536 | 577 | 485 | 395 | 315 | 394 | 768 | 783 | 715 | 529 | 542 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:46PM 2.49 | 2:14AM 2.30 | 2:30PM 2.64 | 2:58AM 2.39 | 3:14PM 2.73 | 3:44AM 2.45 | 3:59PM 2.76 | 4:30AM 2.45 | 4:46PM 2.71 | 5:19AM 2.40 | 5:36PM 2.60 | 6:11AM 2.32 | 6:29PM 2.45 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:07PM 0.21 | 8:14AM 0.26 | 8:51PM 0.06 | 8:58AM 0.16 | 9:35PM -0.03 | 9:44AM 0.11 | 10:21PM -0.06 | 10:31AM 0.11 | 11:09PM -0.02 | 11:21AM 0.18 | 11:59PM 0.08 | 12:15PM 0.30 | 12:53AM 0.21 | ||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| Temp. °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
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Information about the El Estero Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Estero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Estero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Estero 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 (El Estero) 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 El Estero 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.
El Estero is 47 km (29 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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