Junquillal Surf Break

Junquillal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.17° N 85.81° W

Issued: 5 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junquillal sea temperature is
29.7° C

1.2°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Jun 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Junquillal in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
790
952
844
729
499
560
644
644
781
905
864
854
661
597
574
566
483
483
418
305
301
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
W
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:50PM1.91m
10:16AM2.16m
10:50PM1.84m
11:09AM2.12m
11:48PM1.82m
12:01PM2.11m
00:41AM1.84m
12:50PM2.13m
1:29AM1.89m
1:36PM2.17m
2:14AM1.94m
2:20PM2.21m
2:57AM2.01m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.59m
3:53AM0.63m
4:47PM0.61m
4:49AM0.70m
5:43PM0.60m
5:43AM0.72m
6:34PM0.56m
6:35AM0.70m
7:22PM0.50m
7:23AM0.66m
8:06PM0.44m
8:08AM0.61m
8:47PM0.38m
8:51AM0.57m
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
1
1
1
7
Temp °C
30
27
31
30
26
30
30
27
30
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
31
27
30
Feels °C
34
31
32
31
26
32
32
31
35
32
31
33
33
28
29
30
27
32
34
28
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
790
952
844
729
499
560
644
644
781
905
864
854
661
597
574
566
483
483
418
305
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
54
63
45
42
186
174
109
64
169
155
196
199
214
182
181
138
135
96
92
92
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.3
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
72
66
158
103
29
29
29
61
58
31
26
9
22
22
72
71
134
253
199
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
8
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
2
2
11
11
11
11
2
2
2
0
2
2
2
11
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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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