Jaco Beach Surf Break

Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.60° N 84.62° W

Issued: 5 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jaco Beach sea temperature is
29.5° C

1.0°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
635
541
687
677
508
471
447
370
251
322
372
268
280
252
448
689
469
582
391
348
443
Wind (km/h)
0
N
15
S
0
N
0
SE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
NNE
0
N
10
SSW
0
NNE
0
SE
10
S
0
N
0
ENE
10
SSW
5
NE
0
E
10
S
5
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
12:10PM2.33m
00:51AM2.08m
12:59PM2.35m
1:39AM2.13m
1:44PM2.40m
2:23AM2.20m
2:28PM2.45m
3:05AM2.27m
3:09PM2.49m
3:45AM2.33m
3:49PM2.51m
4:24AM2.39m
4:27PM2.51m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.61m
6:45AM0.80m
7:28PM0.55m
7:33AM0.75m
8:12PM0.48m
8:18AM0.69m
8:53PM0.41m
9:00AM0.64m
9:32PM0.36m
9:42AM0.61m
10:10PM0.34m
10:21AM0.60m
10:46PM0.35m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
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6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
 mm
5
1
4
6
1
5
1
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
32
32
33
33
32
34
32
33
33
32
32
33
33
33
33
32
32
33
33
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
0.9
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
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
S
12
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
635
198
687
677
508
471
447
370
128
322
372
268
211
80
448
689
469
582
228
348
443
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
SW
18
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
13
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
163
541
189
196
214
182
138
138
251
90
90
89
78
252
80
85
90
212
296
146
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.7
SW
14
0.3
SW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
S
18
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
58
73
26
9
9
37
124
123
147
67
61
251
280
134
214
40
158
91
391
232
326
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
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
132
0
0
95
0
0
120
0
0
144
0
0
145
0
0
122
0
0
54
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
5
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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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