Jaco Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the horizon.

The window opens up Saturday morning, July 25th, with a clean little pulse. The main event, though, builds over the next few days, with Monday and Tuesday looking like the real standouts. After that, it fades into smaller, cleaner morning sessions before a bit of a lull, then a pick-up towards the start of August.

Here’s how it shakes out.

Jaco Beach

We kick off Saturday morning, July 25th, with some real nice conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°F, which is notable. It’s glassy calm, with a clean 3 ft SW swell. The period is a very long 21 seconds, so this is pure groundswell – plenty of energy (moderate at 621) and those long, lined-up waves. That kind of period can make a beach break a bit straight, but with that calm wind, it’ll be worth a look. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.

Sunday morning, July 26th, keeps the good times rolling. Glassy conditions again with a NNW breeze, and the swell pushes up to 4 ft from the SW. The period drops slightly to 19 seconds, but still long. Combined energy is strong (911). Another very clean morning.

Now, the standout. Monday morning, July 27th, is where it’s at. The swell holds at a solid 4 ft from the SW, with a long 19-second period. The wind is glassy from the N, and the combined energy kicks up to 1191 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is manageable for most, but the power and length will be the real draw. Tuesday morning, July 28th, is a close second. The swell picks up a touch to 4 ft from the SW. It’s glassy calm again, and the energy is strong (1184). The period is a bit shorter at 17 seconds, but still solid. Both Monday and Tuesday mornings are the top of the menu.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, is still very good. The swell is 4 ft, period is 16 seconds, and it’s glassy. Combined energy is moderate (939). You’ll get waves.

After that, things taper off. Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, July 31st, offer smaller morning sessions with glassy wind and swell dropping from 4 ft to 3 ft. The energy fades to moderate (485 and 353). Still surfable, just less punch.

There’s a real gap then. From Saturday, August 1st, through to Wednesday, August 5th, the mornings are small and weak. The swell drops to 2 ft or 1 ft, and the energy is weak (under 260). It’s pretty ordinary. Not a lot to get excited about.

The window opens back up Thursday morning, August 6th. A new, longer-period S swell (17 seconds) rolls in at 2 ft, with a moderate energy (244). It’s glassy. By Friday morning, August 7th, the swell is 3 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The energy is building (443). It’s a return to form.

And then, another solid morning on Saturday, August 8th. The swell is back up to 4 ft from the S, with a 13-second period. Glassy wind from the N, and strong energy (620). That’s a good one to end the forecast on.

So, if you’re picking a day, Monday, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th, are the clear winners. Get out there for the glassy morning sessions.

Rusty.

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