Playa Escondida Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.65° N 84.68° W

Playa Escondida Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Escondida sea temperature is
30.2° C
2.0° 

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


Playa Escondida surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Escondida this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Escondida over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Escondida in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Escondida over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
73
97
125
154
264
264
322
283
272
264
293
175
172
208
150
203
319
186
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
NNW
0
NNE
15
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
SE
10
NE
5
NE
10
S
10
NNW
0
NNW
15
SW
5
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:49AM2.57m
8:18PM2.19m
8:46AM2.51m
9:24PM2.13m
9:53AM2.47m
10:39PM2.13m
11:06AM2.48m
11:55PM2.22m
12:17PM2.56m
1:02AM2.39m
1:21PM2.67m
2:01AM2.59m
Low Tide
1:27AM0.52m
2:15PM0.54m
2:21AM0.61m
3:18PM0.57m
3:26AM0.67m
4:28PM0.56m
4:41AM0.68m
5:40PM0.48m
5:57AM0.61m
6:46PM0.35m
7:05AM0.48m
7:44PM0.21m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Escondida Surf forecast

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

Playa Escondida is 37 km (23 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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