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La-China surf break

La-China surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 CST
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La-China surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La-China sea temperature is
29.7° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La-China this week:

The surf forecast for La-China over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La-China in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)161616161514141413131615141313131214131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)797768628513468346336258236161181343261299222215148333284340263
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
25
S
5
ENE
10
W
20
S
5
NE
5
W
20
S
10
NE
5
WSW
20
S
10
NNE
5
W
15
S
10
NE
5
W
20
S
10
NE
5
WSW
15
S
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offglasscross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:37PM
2.23
1:50AM
2.33
2:18PM
2.44
2:33AM
2.47
2:56PM
2.65
3:14AM
2.60
3:34PM
2.82
3:55AM
2.69
4:12PM
2.94
4:36AM
2.73
4:52PM
2.98
5:18AM
2.71
5:34PM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.70
8:03AM
0.52
8:26PM
0.51
8:41AM
0.38
9:07PM
0.33
9:20AM
0.26
9:47PM
0.17
9:58AM
0.17
10:28PM
0.07
10:38AM
0.13
11:10PM
0.03
11:20AM
0.15
11:53PM
0.06
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-5:49--5:49--5:49--5:49--5:49--5:49--5:49-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--------1-11--1---
Temp. °C313126313127323027323126313026313026313127
Feels °C (?)303029313131302931313029313029313029313130
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Information about the La-China Surf forecast

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

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