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Playa Jaco Surf Forecast
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Playa Jaco surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Jaco this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Jaco over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Jaco in the next 12 days are 5ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Jaco over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1091 | 783 | 841 | 1004 | 982 | 870 | 911 | 736 | 767 | 576 | 491 | 430 | 366 | 455 | 477 | 460 | 447 | 478 | 427 | 379 | 484 | 439 | 527 | 369 | 414 | 330 | 332 | 270 | 270 | 172 | 195 | 248 | 154 | 130 | 269 | 224 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:59PM 8.37 | 6:30AM 8.86 | 6:45PM 8.1 | 7:15AM 8.86 | 7:36PM 7.81 | 8:06AM 8.73 | 8:33PM 7.48 | 9:02AM 8.56 | 9:38PM 7.25 | 10:05AM 8.4 | 10:48PM 7.19 | 11:13AM 8.37 | 11:59PM 7.32 | 12:20PM 8.46 | 1:05AM 7.61 | 1:22PM 8.66 | 2:04AM 8.04 | 2:17PM 8.86 | 2:56AM 8.43 | 3:08PM 8.99 | 3:44AM 8.73 | 3:55PM 8.99 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:56AM 1.48 | 12:10AM 0.92 | 12:43PM 1.48 | 12:54AM 1.15 | 1:34PM 1.51 | 1:42AM 1.41 | 2:30PM 1.61 | 2:37AM 1.71 | 3:32PM 1.67 | 3:40AM 1.94 | 4:39PM 1.64 | 4:49AM 2.03 | 5:47PM 1.44 | 5:59AM 1.97 | 6:51PM 1.18 | 7:05AM 1.74 | 7:48PM 0.85 | 8:04AM 1.48 | 8:40PM 0.56 | 8:58AM 1.21 | 9:28PM 0.39 | 9:47AM 1.08 | 10:12PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | 0.3 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Temp. °F | 82 | 84 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 |
| Feels °F (?) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 91 | 88 | 88 | 90 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Tue afternoon, min 77°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 82°F on Sat morning, min 77°F on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 82°F on Mon morning, min 79°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 82°F on Thu morning, min 79°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo de Nicoya
moderate winds from the E at Juan Santamaria Airport mean that it is cross-off at Playa Jaco. 3ft 13 s period swell from SSW with an additional 2ft 17 s period swell from SSW. Swells combining. Closeout sets possible
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Information about the Playa Jaco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Jaco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Jaco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Jaco 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 Jaco) 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 Jaco 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 Jaco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Esparza which is 42 km (26 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 45 km (28 miles) away, Chacarita, Puntarenas and Tejar.
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