Jaco Beach Surf Break

Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.60° N 84.62° W

Issued: 11 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jaco Beach sea temperature is
30.4° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jaco Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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+) 6AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
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
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
391
348
329
688
714
512
554
498
371
378
232
264
392
552
657
727
1044
986
798
683
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
N
5
S
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
S
5
ENE
5
N
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
NE
10
SSE
10
N
5
ENE
10
SW
0
NW
0
NE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:24AM2.39m
4:27PM2.51m
5:02AM2.43m
5:04PM2.47m
5:38AM2.45m
5:42PM2.42m
6:14AM2.47m
6:21PM2.35m
6:52AM2.48m
7:03PM2.28m
7:33AM2.49m
7:51PM2.21m
8:20AM2.50m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.34m
10:21AM0.60m
10:46PM0.35m
11:01AM0.61m
11:21PM0.38m
11:40AM0.63m
11:56PM0.42m
12:20PM0.64m
00:31AM0.48m
1:03PM0.65m
1:10AM0.54m
1:51PM0.64m
1:55AM0.59m
2:45PM0.63m
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
 mm
2
8
1
4
4
11
9
2
1
1
10
Temp °C
29
29
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
26
28
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
Feels °C
33
32
32
32
33
32
33
32
32
30
33
32
31
33
32
32
33
33
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
S
12
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
S
11
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
582
228
348
146
688
714
512
554
498
371
378
201
264
392
382
657
727
1044
986
798
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
9
0.9
SW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
8
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
125
231
144
329
125
125
181
181
143
125
96
232
139
79
552
268
214
51
178
114
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
S
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
55
391
232
163
28
18
11
60
16
155
86
65
85
286
56
55
51
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
34
0
0
132
0
1
75
0
0
0
1
0
145
0
0
145
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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