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Jaco Beach Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
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Jaco Beach surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° 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 (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 6th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
252 | 117 | 89 | 68 | 166 | 160 | 157 | 110 | 181 | 187 | 109 | 116 | 104 | 306 | 310 | 171 | 251 | 280 | 291 | 362 | 376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:32AM2.44m | 2:40PM2.66m | 3:10AM2.46m | 3:17PM2.66m | 3:46AM2.46m | 3:53PM2.64m | 4:23AM2.43m | 4:29PM2.58m | 5:01AM2.37m | 5:06PM2.50m | 5:39AM2.29m | 5:45PM2.40m | 6:20AM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.33m | 8:31AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.27m | 9:08AM0.47m | 9:37PM0.25m | 9:45AM0.47m | 10:13PM0.26m | 10:21AM0.50m | 10:50PM0.31m | 10:59AM0.57m | 11:27PM0.39m | 11:37AM0.66m | 00:07AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | 5:50 |
— | 1 | — | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 7 | — | 5 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 44 | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 |
32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
 kJ | 252 | 89 | 89 | 68 | 166 | 160 | 157 | 37 | 181 | 187 | 79 | 116 | 85 | 306 | 310 | 171 | 251 | 280 | 62 | 269 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 14 | SW 4 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 39 | 117 | 77 | 65 | 20 | 3 | 66 | 110 | 107 | 75 | 71 | 89 | 104 | 60 | 55 | 35 | 50 | 14 | 291 | 362 | 376 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 42 | 3 | 40 | 15 | 24 | 109 | 116 | 87 | 88 | 53 | 47 | 112 | 160 | 216 | 134 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 16 | 145 | 10 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
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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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