Playa Jaco Surf Break

Playa Jaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.61° N 84.63° W

Issued: 11 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Jaco sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Playa Jaco surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Jaco this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Jaco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Jaco in the next 16 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
3
0
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
325
250
229
351
330
512
474
377
463
575
411
405
325
1005
441
834
834
552
607
781
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SW
5
N
5
NNW
10
SW
5
E
5
SE
15
S
5
E
10
SE
10
S
20
E
0
N
15
S
5
N
5
WNW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
10:51AM2.53m
11:29PM2.20m
11:50AM2.65m
00:30AM2.32m
12:48PM2.77m
1:28AM2.45m
1:44PM2.88m
2:24AM2.59m
2:39PM2.95m
3:18AM2.70m
3:33PM2.97m
4:12AM2.78m
4:26PM2.94m
Low Tide
5:23PM0.52m
5:27AM0.59m
6:21PM0.36m
6:28AM0.48m
7:17PM0.20m
7:27AM0.37m
8:12PM0.07m
8:24AM0.27m
9:04PM-0.03m
9:20AM0.20m
9:56PM-0.08m
10:15AM0.19m
10:47PM-0.06m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
 mm
1
1
2
4
1
1
3
1
4
3
9
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
28
Feels °C
32
32
32
33
33
34
33
32
32
33
32
29
33
31
32
32
32
30
31
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
394
325
250
229
351
330
512
474
377
463
575
411
405
325
1005
277
834
834
552
607
781
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SW
24
0.5
S
7
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
51
32
182
209
151
195
30
31
32
31
29
28
347
26
282
441
219
229
178
138
178
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
W
6
0.3
SW
26
0.3
SW
22
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
24
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
9
9
28
17
16
9
8
73
106
3
105
75
27
195
24
34
34
59
58
43
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
7
144
0
0
76
0
0
1
0
1
57
1
0
107
0
17
150
0
0
144
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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 16 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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