Henrys surf break

Henrys surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 CST
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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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henrys this week:

The surf forecast for Henrys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henrys in the next 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 9AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 4th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 5th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 9th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
N
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
N
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1351212516141418181313161612161515141311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)447253781221031031261231161039873518312316720718733
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
0
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
5
S
10
E
15
ENE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
5
E
5
ENE
5
W
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
E
5
ENE
10
W
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassoffcross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
on
offoffonoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:55PM
2.18
1:13AM
2.63
1:50PM
2.30
2:06AM
2.71
2:43PM
2.39
2:58AM
2.74
3:35PM
2.46
3:50AM
2.71
4:27PM
2.48
4:41AM
2.63
5:19PM
2.45
5:33AM
2.50
6:11PM
2.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
0.32
7:41AM
0.07
7:49PM
0.21
8:33AM
-0.04
8:43PM
0.14
9:23AM
-0.09
9:37PM
0.13
10:13AM
-0.08
10:30PM
0.16
11:03AM
-0.02
11:24PM
0.25
11:53AM
0.09
12:19AM
0.37
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-5:19--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:21-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------------146141---
Temp. °C292925292826282825282725272625272625272725
Feels °C (?)323328323130313028313028302929302929302929
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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 12 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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