Playa Naranjo surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CST
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Playa Naranjo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Naranjo sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Naranjo this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Naranjo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Naranjo in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
116
109
84
82
145
133
204
219
206
251
201
153
137
104
103
97
74
68
186
171
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
ENE
10
E
15
SSW
5
ENE
5
ESE
15
SSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
10
SE
10
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:22PM2.10m
7:01AM1.92m
7:06PM2.01m
7:49AM1.89m
7:56PM1.93m
8:42AM1.91m
8:53PM1.88m
9:38AM1.97m
9:56PM1.87m
10:34AM2.08m
10:59PM1.92m
11:28AM2.23m
11:58PM2.01m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.53m
12:56PM0.77m
1:29AM0.62m
1:47PM0.83m
2:17AM0.68m
2:47PM0.85m
3:11AM0.71m
3:53PM0.81m
4:07AM0.69m
4:56PM0.70m
5:03AM0.63m
5:53PM0.53m
5:58AM0.53m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
Temp °C
31
28
32
32
29
32
31
29
33
34
28
31
31
29
32
32
28
32
34
28
32
34
32
35
34
35
35
33
33
35
36
28
34
33
32
35
35
29
32
32
29
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
167
116
109
84
80
98
133
204
219
206
251
201
153
137
104
103
97
64
62
186
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
15
37
31
82
145
61
109
35
34
2
2
1
8
9
8
74
68
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
1
19
10
15
33
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
2
0.3
NE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
64
0
0
157
0
0
157
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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Information about the Playa Naranjo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Naranjo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Naranjo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Naranjo 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 Naranjo) 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 Naranjo 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 Guanacaste? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Naranjo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guanacaste, consider staying in Liberia which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Guanacaste where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 54 km (34 miles) away, San Jose, Rivas and Nicoya.

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