
Surf Forecasts:
Pico Pequeno surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico Pequeno this week:
The surf forecast for Pico Pequeno over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pico Pequeno in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) 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 0.9m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico Pequeno over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Sat 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
677 | 528 | 387 | 375 | 314 | 427 | 574 | 338 | 790 | 795 | 952 | 832 | 605 | 636 | 553 | 653 | 781 | 985 | 854 | 844 | 834 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | on |
High Tide | 7:34AM2.39m | 7:52PM2.15m | 8:28AM2.31m | 8:50PM2.01m | 9:22AM2.22m | 9:51PM1.91m | 10:17AM2.16m | 10:51PM1.85m | 11:10AM2.12m | 11:49PM1.83m | 12:02PM2.12m | 00:41AM1.85m | 12:50PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.25m | 1:50PM0.46m | 2:04AM0.40m | 2:50PM0.54m | 2:58AM0.53m | 3:49PM0.59m | 3:54AM0.64m | 4:48PM0.61m | 4:50AM0.70m | 5:44PM0.59m | 5:45AM0.72m | 6:35PM0.55m | 6:36AM0.70m | ||||||||
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
— | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
677 | 528 | 387 | 257 | 314 | 427 | 574 | 266 | 790 | 795 | 952 | 832 | 605 | 636 | 553 | 653 | 781 | 985 | 854 | 844 | 834 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
134 | 50 | 375 | 375 | 171 | 205 | 39 | 338 | 49 | 64 | 45 | 43 | 131 | 126 | 30 | 41 | 108 | 152 | 192 | 192 | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 7 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | S 18 | N 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | NNE 4 | — | — |
37 | 129 | 31 | 31 | 64 | 56 | 253 | 49 | 72 | 118 | 99 | 11 | 28 | 29 | 107 | 62 | 59 | 31 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | — | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Information about the Pico Pequeno Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pico Pequeno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pico Pequeno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pico Pequeno 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 (Pico Pequeno) 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 Pico Pequeno 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.
Pico Pequeno is 47 km (29 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.










