Playa Hermosa surf break

Playa Hermosa surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 CST
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Playa Hermosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Hermosa sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Hermosa this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Hermosa in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 20th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 20th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 21st Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.4
SW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
SW
0.6
S
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)13131212111111111116101010139131818171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84161184221199152149146108877374686261444949456690
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
10
S
5
NE
5
NNW
10
SW
10
NE
5
NNW
10
S
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NNE
0
NW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
S
5
N
0
ENE
10
SSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
onglassglassonoffglasscross-
on
glassglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
2.31
3:22AM
2.54
3:58PM
2.36
4:00AM
2.55
4:36PM
2.40
4:38AM
2.53
5:13PM
2.42
5:15AM
2.49
5:51PM
2.45
5:54AM
2.43
6:29PM
2.47
6:36AM
2.36
7:11PM
2.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:07AM
0.36
9:14PM
0.60
9:45AM
0.32
9:53PM
0.59
10:22AM
0.31
10:32PM
0.59
10:57AM
0.32
11:11PM
0.61
11:33AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.63
12:09PM
0.41
12:35AM
0.65
12:49PM
0.47
1:23AM
0.66
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-5:22--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:24-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C272726272726262725272726272726262726262726
Feels °C (?)313030292830272928282830292930282830292929
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Information about the Playa Hermosa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Hermosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Hermosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa) 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 Hermosa 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Hermosa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Tejar which is 45 km (28 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Rafael Abajo which is 46 km (29 miles) away, Esparza, Chacarita and Puntarenas.

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