Conchalio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The west coast of Costa Rica is famous for its sunsets, but the surf can be a bit of a tease. The early part of the run is pretty flat, so if you’re looking to get wet, you’re going to be waiting a few days. The first real window opens up Friday morning, and things start to get interesting from there.

The standout by far is Saturday morning, August 15th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 4.6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period rolling in, and the wind is dead calm. Glassy, clean, and with that kind of energy, Conchalio (Guanacaste) is going to be firing. The combined energy is up at 1074, which is strong, and the direction is right in the wheelhouse for this spot. This is the pick of the entire 16-day run. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and with that size, it’s still manageable, but the quality is going to be there for everyone. The water is sitting at 85.6°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday morning is a solid warm-up. 3.6ft of SW swell, 18-second period, and a light NNE breeze keeping it glassy. It’s a touch smaller than Saturday but still very good. The energy is at 799, which is moderate, but the long period means the lines will be clean and have some push to them. That’s a good one for sure.

Thursday morning is smaller, 2.3ft, but with that 15-second SW groundswell and a light E wind leaving it glassy, it’s your first chance to get a clean wave. The energy is weak at 322, so it’s not going to be a world-beater, but for a fun, small-wave session, it’s a go.

After Saturday, the energy starts to back off a bit. Sunday morning, August 16th, has 3.9ft of SW swell with a 15-second period, and the NNE wind is cross-off, keeping it fairly clean. It’s good, but a step down from Saturday. The energy is at 667, which is still moderate.

The following week, the surf gets smaller and more inconsistent. There are still some fun windows, like Monday and Tuesday mornings with glassy conditions and 3.3ft of swell, but the size just isn’t there like it was over the weekend. The second week is more about picking your moments than scoring anything epic. The 27th of August looks like it might have a little more life to it, with 2.9ft SW swell and a 17-second period, but it’s a long way out and less certain.

Keep an eye on the afternoons—the wind tends to switch onshore and chop things up, so the mornings are definitely your friend here. The crowds are possible at Conchalio, so get out there early for the cleanest waves.

Alright, I’ll catch you in the water.

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