El Estero Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.32° N 85.84° W

El Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Estero sea temperature is
29.9° C
1.9° 

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


El Estero surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW swell.

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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 4th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
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14
0.4
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14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
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17
0.9
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16
0.9
SSW
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0.9
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14
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14
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
111
108
73
93
69
55
74
125
64
212
209
305
376
441
509
309
395
373
230
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
ESE
10
NE
20
SW
10
E
10
NE
15
SW
10
ENE
15
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5
ESE
15
NE
15
SW
10
E
10
ENE
5
NW
15
ENE
25
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10
NE
15
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High Tide
5:49PM2.19m
6:13AM2.38m
6:30PM2.12m
6:55AM2.36m
7:16PM2.04m
7:43AM2.32m
8:10PM1.96m
8:39AM2.27m
9:15PM1.90m
9:45AM2.25m
10:28PM1.90m
10:57AM2.26m
11:42PM1.98m
Low Tide
11:54PM0.35m
12:29PM0.43m
00:34AM0.40m
1:15PM0.46m
1:19AM0.46m
2:09PM0.49m
2:13AM0.52m
3:11PM0.52m
3:17AM0.57m
4:21PM0.51m
4:30AM0.58m
5:32PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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