Junquillal Surf Break

Junquillal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.17° N 85.81° W

Issued: 5 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junquillal sea temperature is
30.3° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Junquillal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Junquillal surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junquillal this week:

The surf forecast for Junquillal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s 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 Junquillal in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
305
301
252
607
326
310
502
489
322
322
346
475
320
333
304
400
375
318
376
367
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
ESE
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
SW
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
WSW
5
E
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:57AM2.01m
3:02PM2.25m
3:38AM2.07m
3:42PM2.27m
4:17AM2.12m
4:20PM2.26m
4:55AM2.16m
4:58PM2.23m
5:32AM2.18m
5:36PM2.18m
6:09AM2.21m
6:14PM2.12m
6:46AM2.23m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.38m
8:51AM0.57m
9:26PM0.34m
9:33AM0.55m
10:04PM0.31m
10:13AM0.54m
10:40PM0.32m
10:53AM0.55m
11:15PM0.34m
11:32AM0.57m
11:50PM0.38m
12:13PM0.58m
00:25AM0.43m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
4
1
2
9
6
Temp °C
32
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
27
31
31
27
30
29
26
28
29
27
30
Feels °C
35
29
33
35
29
32
35
30
34
36
32
34
35
29
35
34
30
32
33
31
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
S
11
0.9
SW
15
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
S
7
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
418
305
301
238
607
326
310
502
489
195
322
138
475
320
333
304
400
56
318
376
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.7
S
10
0.9
SW
15
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
90
89
83
252
80
87
89
209
102
322
141
346
128
128
144
133
106
375
51
52
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
Energy kJ
134
186
258
58
76
307
193
186
295
254
249
248
162
158
96
61
155
207
143
368
322
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
2
2
11
2
11
2
2
2
2
0
2
9
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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Information about the Junquillal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Junquillal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Junquillal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Junquillal 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 (Junquillal) 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 Junquillal 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.

Junquillal is 40 km (25 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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