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Hog Hole Surf Forecast
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Hog Hole surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hog Hole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hog Hole sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hog Hole this week:
The surf forecast for Hog Hole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hog Hole in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hog Hole over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | |
468 | 461 | 356 | 271 | 254 | 189 | 186 | 404 | 469 | 540 | 754 | 752 | 642 | 701 | 341 | 612 | 622 | 500 | 451 | 367 | 345 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:30PM2.69m | 8:17AM2.58m | 8:39PM2.51m | 9:30AM2.53m | 9:55PM2.42m | 10:41AM2.55m | 11:09PM2.42m | 11:44AM2.64m | 00:13AM2.48m | 12:36PM2.73m | 1:05AM2.56m | 1:20PM2.81m | 1:49AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.48m | 2:29PM0.76m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:46PM0.83m | 4:15AM0.69m | 5:01PM0.79m | 5:21AM0.70m | 6:04PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.66m | 6:55PM0.56m | 7:06AM0.62m | 7:39PM0.44m | 7:48AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:42 |
3 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 468 | 461 | 356 | 271 | 254 | 189 | 186 | 186 | 469 | 540 | 754 | 752 | 642 | 701 | 246 | 612 | 622 | 500 | 451 | 367 | 345 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | S 18 | W 13 | SSW 16 | S 9 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 16 | S 16 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 51 | 61 | 122 | 404 | 164 | 161 | 3 | 3 | 158 | 3 | 341 | 56 | 5 | 14 | 25 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 19 | — | W 14 | W 18 | S 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 16 | NW 6 | WNW 14 | W 17 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 85 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 56 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Hog Hole Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hog Hole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hog Hole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hog Hole 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 (Hog Hole) 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 Hog Hole 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 Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Hog Hole, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 47 km (29 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.
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