El Estero Surf Break

El Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.32° N 85.84° W

Issued: 5 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Estero sea temperature is
29.8° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
0
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
597
574
566
483
483
418
305
301
255
607
318
381
502
411
322
329
346
354
324
333
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
SSE
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
WNW
10
E
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
High Tide
1:29AM1.90m
1:36PM2.18m
2:14AM1.96m
2:20PM2.22m
2:56AM2.02m
3:01PM2.25m
3:37AM2.07m
3:41PM2.27m
4:16AM2.12m
4:19PM2.26m
4:54AM2.16m
4:57PM2.23m
5:31AM2.18m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.49m
7:23AM0.66m
8:05PM0.43m
8:08AM0.61m
8:46PM0.38m
8:51AM0.57m
9:25PM0.33m
9:32AM0.55m
10:03PM0.31m
10:12AM0.54m
10:39PM0.32m
10:52AM0.55m
11:14PM0.35m
11:32AM0.57m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
 mm
3
1
3
Temp °C
31
28
32
32
27
30
32
28
31
31
28
31
32
28
31
31
27
31
31
27
31
Feels °C
30
27
31
31
28
32
36
31
34
36
31
31
32
29
34
36
30
35
36
30
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
757
597
574
566
483
483
418
305
301
203
607
318
381
502
411
322
326
138
141
324
333
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
SW
18
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
199
184
143
141
130
94
94
89
85
255
80
304
89
118
106
149
141
346
354
123
146
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
5
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.4
N
5
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
22
22
72
71
7
186
155
80
162
87
195
186
174
167
329
248
162
162
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
4
Energy kJ
8
21
22
8
19
13
7
8
18
5
9
11
22
11
12
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
13
29
29
0
0
0
0
10
13
0
13
29
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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