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Playa Samara Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
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Playa Samara surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Samara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Samara sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Samara this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Samara in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
177 | 94 | 94 | 106 | 166 | 160 | 160 | 184 | 141 | 138 | 152 | 113 | 113 | 371 | 314 | 255 | 251 | 400 | 406 | 263 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:25AM2.28m | 2:33PM2.51m | 3:03AM2.30m | 3:10PM2.51m | 3:40AM2.30m | 3:46PM2.48m | 4:17AM2.28m | 4:23PM2.43m | 4:54AM2.22m | 5:00PM2.35m | 5:33AM2.15m | 5:39PM2.26m | 6:14AM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.31m | 8:23AM0.46m | 8:54PM0.26m | 9:01AM0.44m | 9:31PM0.23m | 9:38AM0.44m | 10:07PM0.25m | 10:14AM0.47m | 10:44PM0.29m | 10:52AM0.53m | 11:22PM0.37m | 11:30AM0.62m | 00:01AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | 5:53 |
— | — | — | 4 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 9 | — | 5 | 20 | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 |
 kJ | 177 | 94 | 94 | 106 | 166 | 160 | 160 | 184 | 141 | 138 | 90 | 89 | 85 | 371 | 314 | 255 | 251 | 400 | 94 | 96 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 51 | 85 | 77 | 55 | 40 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 106 | 104 | 95 | 113 | 113 | 60 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 130 | 406 | 58 | 288 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 46 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 152 | 77 | 106 | 89 | 54 | 48 | 112 | 227 | 149 | 263 | 241 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 9 | 16 | 152 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 28 | 9 | 45 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 43 | 9 |
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Information about the Playa Samara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Samara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Samara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Samara 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 Samara) 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 Samara 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 Samara is 31 km (19 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, 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.
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