Esterillos Oeste surf break

Esterillos Oeste surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 27 May 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
30.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Esterillos Oeste surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esterillos Oeste this week:

The surf forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Esterillos Oeste in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
183
180
183
211
113
194
208
334
325
379
446
833
687
802
905
1009
825
573
565
414
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
10
SSW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
NE
0
WSW
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
S
5
E
5
SE
5
S
5
ENE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
11:55AM2.43m
00:30AM2.18m
12:41PM2.46m
1:17AM2.22m
1:24PM2.48m
2:00AM2.27m
2:04PM2.51m
2:40AM2.31m
2:44PM2.53m
3:19AM2.34m
3:23PM2.53m
3:57AM2.35m
4:01PM2.51m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.57m
6:27AM0.71m
7:07PM0.50m
7:12AM0.68m
7:49PM0.44m
7:55AM0.64m
8:28PM0.38m
8:35AM0.61m
9:07PM0.34m
9:15AM0.59m
9:45PM0.33m
9:54AM0.59m
10:23PM0.35m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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mod rain
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
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5:52
5:53
5:53
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
2
16
2
5
8
1
7
3
3
2
4
2
6
1
3
1
4
4
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
28
28
32
33
32
32
33
31
33
32
31
31
31
31
33
31
31
33
32
33
32
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
186
183
180
183
211
113
194
208
334
325
379
390
833
687
529
905
1009
825
573
565
414
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
33
36
29
27
24
31
16
27
52
47
35
446
392
657
802
390
307
203
135
135
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
19
0.1
SW
24
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SW
21
0.5
S
6
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
123
34
35
49
155
98
1
72
23
246
318
368
19
480
450
486
276
453
18
71
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
174
0
8
22
0
0
32
16
0
58
0
0
58
0
0
18
0
0
162
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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 16 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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