Nosara Beach Surf Break

Nosara Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.99° N 85.70° W

Issued: 5 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nosara Beach sea temperature is
29.8° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Nosara Beach surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-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★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
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 Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
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
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
666
606
598
387
307
314
427
427
338
790
844
844
729
499
560
644
653
790
895
864
854
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
NE
5
SE
10
S
5
ENE
5
NNE
0
SSE
5
E
5
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
W
5
NNE
5
E
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
High Tide
6:57PM2.09m
7:34AM2.17m
7:53PM1.95m
8:28AM2.09m
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
Low Tide
1:12AM0.23m
1:51PM0.42m
2:05AM0.37m
2:50PM0.49m
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
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
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6:05
6:05
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
 mm
5
6
2
3
5
3
10
3
2
1
2
2
5
2
Temp °C
30
27
28
28
26
29
29
27
30
30
27
29
28
26
29
29
26
29
28
27
28
Feels °C
34
31
32
32
30
34
34
31
34
32
31
32
31
29
33
33
29
33
32
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
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
Energy kJ
666
606
598
387
257
171
427
427
266
790
844
844
729
499
560
644
653
790
895
864
854
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
S
10
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.8
S
7
0.7
SW
18
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.7
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
Energy kJ
45
134
33
375
307
314
168
66
338
49
63
65
43
186
174
30
27
110
155
196
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
S
6
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
SW
19
0.7
S
7
0.5
SW
12
0.3
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
21
22
6
50
50
33
57
303
51
72
66
158
158
41
30
109
66
90
31
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
32
0
4
97
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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.

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