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Henrys Surf Forecast
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Henrys surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 18 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Henrys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Henrys sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henrys this week:
The surf forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henrys over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 16 | |
175 | 178 | 243 | 154 | 208 | 376 | 206 | 306 | 229 | 266 | 266 | 314 | 251 | 248 | 234 | 228 | 130 | 163 | 577 | 266 | 560 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 3:39PM2.74m | 4:15AM2.45m | 4:31PM2.69m | 5:07AM2.44m | 5:23PM2.59m | 6:02AM2.40m | 6:18PM2.44m | 6:59AM2.34m | 7:16PM2.28m | 7:59AM2.27m | 8:18PM2.13m | 9:01AM2.23m | 9:24PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.13m | 10:03PM-0.08m | 10:17AM0.13m | 10:54PM-0.05m | 11:11AM0.19m | 11:46PM0.04m | 12:07PM0.30m | 00:40AM0.16m | 1:08PM0.42m | 1:37AM0.29m | 2:12PM0.52m | 2:36AM0.42m | 3:20PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 175 | 178 | 114 | 124 | 208 | 376 | 206 | 306 | 229 | 266 | 266 | 314 | 251 | 248 | 234 | 228 | 78 | 74 | 577 | 266 | 560 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 28 | 243 | 28 | 28 | 74 | 138 | 113 | 69 | 65 | 60 | 14 | 27 | 32 | 92 | 83 | 118 | 108 | 73 | 51 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | N 5 | SW 19 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 5 | SW 18 | S 12 |
| kJ | 77 | 69 | 27 | 154 | 109 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 126 | 8 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 130 | 163 | 5 | 206 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | SSW 2 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | — | NNE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | N 8 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Henrys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Henrys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Henrys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Henrys 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 (Henrys) 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 Henrys 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.
Henrys 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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