Jaco Beach Surf Break

Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.60° N 84.62° W

Issued: 11 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jaco Beach sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Jaco Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jaco Beach surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 776 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jaco Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jaco Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
431
547
663
776
666
589
544
489
458
635
541
687
686
508
471
447
370
251
322
367
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
SSE
5
NNE
0
NE
10
S
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
S
5
NE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
ESE
0
ESE
10
S
5
N
0
WSW
5
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
10
SW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
9:29AM2.46m
9:59PM2.12m
10:24AM2.38m
11:00PM2.06m
11:18AM2.33m
11:58PM2.05m
12:10PM2.33m
00:51AM2.08m
12:59PM2.35m
1:39AM2.13m
1:44PM2.40m
2:23AM2.20m
2:28PM2.45m
Low Tide
3:06AM0.61m
3:56PM0.66m
4:02AM0.73m
4:54PM0.68m
4:58AM0.80m
5:50PM0.66m
5:53AM0.82m
6:41PM0.61m
6:45AM0.80m
7:28PM0.55m
7:33AM0.75m
8:12PM0.48m
8:18AM0.69m
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
 mm
3
1
5
3
1
1
8
2
4
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
Feels °C
31
31
32
30
33
31
29
31
31
31
31
31
33
33
33
34
31
33
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
18
1
S
11
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
62
431
547
663
776
666
589
544
489
458
635
248
687
686
508
471
447
370
251
322
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.6
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.9
S
11
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
306
33
82
63
44
41
28
28
42
37
209
541
240
196
214
182
141
138
131
92
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
253
171
53
119
98
99
3
46
82
30
58
73
26
9
9
37
124
123
147
119
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
75
0
0
0
0
0
145
0
0
75
1
0
9
1
0
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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Information about the Jaco Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jaco Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jaco Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jaco Beach 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 (Jaco Beach) 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 Jaco Beach 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 Jaco Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Esparza which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Rafael Abajo which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Tejar, Chacarita and Puntarenas.

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