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Jaco Beach Surf Forecast
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Jaco Beach surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jaco Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jaco Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1141 | 1067 | 711 | 794 | 726 | 742 | 480 | 427 | 373 | 198 | 261 | 162 | 244 | 167 | 127 | 104 | 119 | 88 | 80 | 115 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:36AM 2.32 | 10:29PM 2.14 | 10:55AM 2.27 | 11:45PM 2.21 | 12:07PM 2.31 | 12:47AM 2.34 | 1:05PM 2.40 | 1:37AM 2.48 | 1:54PM 2.48 | 2:18AM 2.60 | 2:36PM 2.55 | 2:55AM 2.69 | 3:14PM 2.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:09PM 0.62 | 4:37AM 0.78 | 5:24PM 0.61 | 5:53AM 0.73 | 6:28PM 0.55 | 6:55AM 0.62 | 7:20PM 0.46 | 7:46AM 0.50 | 8:04PM 0.39 | 8:29AM 0.39 | 8:42PM 0.34 | 9:07AM 0.31 | 9:18PM 0.31 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo de Nicoya
The wind is still offshore at Jaco Beach (light winds from the E at San Jose 71 km from Jaco Beach). 1.2m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.7m 7s swell from the S and a 0.6m 8s swell from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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