
Surf Forecasts:
Nosara Beach surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nosara Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nosara Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nosara Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nosara Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 427 | 338 | 790 | 952 | 844 | 636 | 499 | 560 | 560 | 653 | 790 | 905 | 754 | 854 | 757 | 666 | 574 | 566 | 565 | 565 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:51PM1.83m | 9:22AM2.02m | 9:51PM1.73m | 10:17AM1.96m | 10:52PM1.68m | 11:11AM1.92m | 11:50PM1.67m | 12:02PM1.92m | 00:42AM1.69m | 12:51PM1.94m | 1:30AM1.73m | 1:37PM1.97m | 2:14AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:50PM0.54m | 3:55AM0.59m | 4:48PM0.55m | 4:51AM0.64m | 5:44PM0.54m | 5:46AM0.66m | 6:35PM0.50m | 6:37AM0.64m | 7:21PM0.45m | 7:24AM0.60m | 8:05PM0.39m | 8:09AM0.55m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
427 | 427 | 266 | 790 | 952 | 844 | 636 | 499 | 560 | 560 | 653 | 790 | 905 | 754 | 854 | 757 | 666 | 574 | 566 | 565 | 565 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
168 | 66 | 338 | 72 | 63 | 45 | 42 | 186 | 174 | 29 | 26 | 169 | 196 | 242 | 199 | 210 | 185 | 181 | 138 | 131 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 19 | S 7 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | — | S 22 | — | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
26 | 303 | 48 | 3 | 66 | 158 | 103 | 28 | 29 | 109 | 61 | 58 | 31 | 26 | — | 9 | — | 22 | 22 | 72 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Nosara Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nosara Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nosara Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nosara 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 (Nosara 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 Nosara 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.
Nosara Beach is 33 km (20 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.










