El Estero Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.32° N 85.84° W

El Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Estero sea temperature is
29.8°C
2.2° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 (Oct 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Estero in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
22
Friday
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1070
929
1031
883
631
623
536
543
476
476
456
390
541
487
458
778
657
503
437
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NNE
10
SW
10
ENE
5
E
5
S
10
E
10
ENE
5
W
5
E
5
ENE
15
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
W
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:19AM1.95m
8:03PM1.79m
8:16AM1.85m
9:07PM1.77m
9:22AM1.80m
10:13PM1.81m
10:31AM1.81m
11:11PM1.92m
11:32AM1.88m
00:00AM2.07m
12:24PM1.98m
00:44AM2.24m
Low Tide
1:06AM0.76m
1:46PM0.68m
2:03AM0.87m
2:44PM0.76m
3:12AM0.91m
3:48PM0.78m
4:24AM0.88m
4:48PM0.76m
5:27AM0.78m
5:40PM0.69m
6:19AM0.63m
6:26PM0.59m
thunderstorm
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
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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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