Jaco Beach surf break

Jaco Beach surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 09 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
29.9° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 10th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
3
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)181716161616151515141414141516151515181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)375429515508436284318339272268264243294372387358283292907857848
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
S
10
N
5
ESE
20
SSE
15
N
5
NNE
15
S
15
N
5
NNW
20
S
10
NNE
5
N
15
S
5
NNE
5
NW
15
S
5
NE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
2.15
8:22AM
1.96
8:34PM
2.05
9:28AM
1.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
0.78
2:21PM
0.99
3:06AM
0.86
3:31PM
1.03
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28
Sunset5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------11----------
Temp. °C302930302929302930302829302829302829292829
Feels °C (?)323531323432323431323232313232313230303130
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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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