Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, it's Rusty. Let's talk about Jaco Beach. The water's sitting at about 86°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 3°F above average, so it's real nice. Crowds can pop up sometimes, especially when it's clean, but there's plenty of waves to go around for a beginner-friendly spot like this.

The next couple of days are pretty marginal – Friday and Saturday have small, weak swell and light cross-shore winds, not really worth paddling out for. But hang tight, because Sunday morning (July 19) we get a little glassy window with a 3ft S swell, 14-second period, and the energy's moderate (440). That's a decent start.

Now, the real standout hits Monday July 20. Early morning it's dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with a 2ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds – that's clean, long-period juice. The combined energy is moderate (514), and the conditions are perfect for a long, smooth session. That's easily the best bet in the first week. Tuesday and Wednesday also have clean mornings with offshore or glassy winds, but the swell's a touch smaller.

Later in the week, Thursday July 23 morning sees a bump in size to 4ft SSW, but the period drops to 8 seconds – short-period windswell, not as juicy. Still, with cross-offshore wind it's clean, so worth a look if you're keen.

Then Friday July 24 morning – very clean, offshore wind, and a 2ft SW swell with a crazy long 24-second period. That's a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (611). It'll be lined up and glassy, but at a point break or reef it'd be magic; on a beach break it might straighten out a bit. Still, a beautiful morning.

The second week brings more promise. Monday July 27 morning is the big one: glassy, calm, 4ft SW swell with 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1157 – strong wave energy. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and honestly, it's a real treat for anyone who can handle a bit of power. That's your other standout, though it's more than a week out so keep an eye on it.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings also have clean glassy conditions and 4–4ft SW swell, but the wind swings a bit. Towards the end of the month, the swell settles back to 3–3ft, with glassy starts and clean afternoons. Overall, it's a solid run for Jaco – nothing huge, but plenty of clean, rideable waves if you pick the right windows.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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