Jaco Beach surf break

Jaco Beach surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 CST
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Jaco Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jaco Beach sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jaco Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
315
376
452
429
371
366
341
273
520
443
507
378
350
277
243
117
77
76
166
163
160
Wind (km/h)
0
SE
5
SW
10
SW
5
W
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
E
0
NNE
15
SSW
0
N
0
NE
15
SSW
0
NNE
0
W
15
SW
5
W
0
SW
15
SSW
0
E
5
WSW
15
SW
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
10:43AM2.35m
11:10PM2.22m
11:46AM2.41m
00:13AM2.26m
12:38PM2.50m
1:07AM2.32m
1:23PM2.57m
1:52AM2.39m
2:03PM2.63m
2:32AM2.44m
2:40PM2.66m
3:10AM2.46m
3:17PM2.66m
Low Tide
4:17AM0.60m
5:01PM0.70m
5:22AM0.62m
6:05PM0.62m
6:19AM0.60m
6:58PM0.52m
7:08AM0.56m
7:43PM0.41m
7:51AM0.52m
8:23PM0.33m
8:31AM0.49m
9:01PM0.27m
9:08AM0.47m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
4
2
3
7
3
2
4
1
1
2
1
5
6
1
6
Temp °C
27
28
29
28
28
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
32
32
32
31
31
30
31
32
31
32
31
31
32
31
31
32
32
32
33
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
179
376
452
429
371
366
341
236
520
443
507
378
350
277
243
64
66
68
166
163
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
315
100
119
114
119
108
90
273
55
36
20
21
20
43
39
117
77
76
1
42
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.5
S
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
S
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
4
32
10
10
22
8
62
57
18
10
10
16
17
21
17
14
14
20
14
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
151
0
0
0
0
0
151
0
0
190
0
0
145
0
0
145
0
0
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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