
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Pelada surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Pelada this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Pelada over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Pelada in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 6AM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Pelada over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 103mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
440 | 304 | 551 | 489 | 301 | 401 | 357 | 219 | 295 | 560 | 291 | 416 | 307 | 366 | 406 | 288 | 169 | 158 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.86m | 11:59PM2.09m | 12:30PM1.90m | 00:49AM2.15m | 1:20PM1.95m | 1:32AM2.19m | 2:04PM1.99m | 2:12AM2.21m | 2:44PM2.02m | 2:51AM2.21m | 3:22PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25AM0.48m | 5:39PM0.47m | 6:23AM0.40m | 6:32PM0.44m | 7:12AM0.31m | 7:19PM0.41m | 7:55AM0.24m | 8:02PM0.38m | 8:35AM0.19m | 8:42PM0.36m | 9:13AM0.17m | 9:20PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 53 | 18 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 15 |
111 | 88 | 551 | 489 | 301 | 401 | 357 | 39 | 175 | 136 | 135 | 73 | 284 | 366 | 406 | 288 | 160 | 144 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 |
440 | 304 | 77 | 30 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 136 | 295 | 560 | 291 | 416 | 38 | 37 | 174 | 248 | 169 | 158 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 |
81 | 229 | 52 | 44 | 108 | 15 | 25 | 219 | 15 | 79 | 207 | 333 | 307 | 174 | 25 | 9 | 33 | 19 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Pelada Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Pelada provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Pelada can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Pelada 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 Pelada) 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 Pelada 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 Pelada is 33 km (20 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










