Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for Jaco Beach. We've got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there are some real windows of opportunity to get the good stuff.

The overall pattern is one of gentle, clean swells building into a period with more size and energy, though conditions will get a bit dicey at times. The water temperature is sitting at 86° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need much rubber.

The first real recommendation is for the morning of Wednesday the 16th. We're looking at a 3ft swell rolling in from the SW, and with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE, the waves should be well-shaped. The combined swell energy is moderate at 514, and with a long 16 second period, that's a proper groundswell. This is a good one to get your eye on.

Thursday the 17th has a glassy morning with the same 3ft SW swell, but the energy dips a bit to 413. It's clean, but the period has dropped to a still-respectable 14 seconds. It'll be fun but not as lively.

Keep an eye on the morning of Sunday the 20th. The swell is back up to 3ft from the SW, but the energy has jumped to a solid 545. The cross-offshore breeze will have it looking clean. The energy gets even stronger on Monday the 21st, hitting 634 and then 649 in the afternoon. With glassy conditions and a consistent 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds, that Monday is shaping up to be the first real standout of the window. It's a long period groundswell, which at a beach break like Jaco can be a bit straight, but with the offshore winds it should still be plenty fun for those who know the bank.

The following weekend is where things get interesting, but it’s a mixed bag. On Thursday the 24th, the afternoon session gets a boost in size. While the morning is a clean 2ft from the SW, the afternoon sees a jump to 6ft from the S. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the wind stays clean and cross-offshore. The combined energy is a strong 632. This is a point where the size makes it a bit more for the experienced crew, as it's over 5ft.

Friday the 25th keeps that size going with a 6ft SW swell in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. The wind stays clean, making it another session for the more confident surfer. You'll need to know your reefs and banks here.

The true standout, and the one to get excited about, is the morning of Sunday the 27th. The swell is 4ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds. The glassy conditions are a major positive, and the combined swell energy is a very strong 924. That’s a lot of water moving around. It'll be solid and clean for those who can handle it.

The final days of the forecast have some more promise. The morning of Tuesday the 30th is looking good with a 3ft SSW swell, a long 14 second period, and 870 of combined energy under clean winds. That’s a fine way to finish the run.

So, for the best on offer, Monday the 21st is your top pick for a classic, clean, manageable swell with glassy conditions. But if you've got the skills, Sunday the 27th is the one with real power.

Rusty.

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