Esterillos Oeste surf break

Esterillos Oeste surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 CST
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Esterillos Oeste surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Esterillos Oeste sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esterillos Oeste this week:

The surf forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Esterillos Oeste in the next 12 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
S
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)12121212131212121211111161010101010161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7572981017872695635303030111699910252553
Wind
(km/h)
0
ESE
10
SSE
5
NE
0
SSE
10
S
5
NNE
0
NE
10
SSE
10
NNE
5
E
15
SSE
5
NNE
0
NNW
10
S
5
NE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNE
0
WSW
10
SSW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassonoffglassonoffglassonglassglassonoffglasscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:22PM
2.57
7:39AM
2.26
8:07PM
2.44
8:30AM
2.11
8:56PM
2.32
9:28AM
1.98
9:51PM
2.23
10:31AM
1.91
10:50PM
2.19
11:37AM
1.91
11:49PM
2.20
12:37PM
1.96
12:44AM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01PM
0.41
1:39AM
0.59
1:46PM
0.58
2:30AM
0.69
2:34PM
0.74
3:26AM
0.77
3:28PM
0.86
4:26AM
0.80
4:28PM
0.93
5:28AM
0.79
5:30PM
0.94
6:25AM
0.72
6:29PM
0.89
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-5:32--5:32--5:34--5:34--5:35--5:35--5:36-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272826272726262725262725262725272726272726
Feels °C (?)283030292929272828272828282928292930292929
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Information about the Esterillos Oeste Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Esterillos Oeste provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Esterillos Oeste can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Esterillos Oeste 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 (Esterillos Oeste) 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 Esterillos Oeste 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Esterillos Oeste, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Tejar which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Quepos which is 38 km (24 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, Esparza and San Rafael.

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