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Playa Valor surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Valor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Valor sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Valor this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Valor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Valor in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Valor over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 289 | 222 | 212 | 148 | 333 | 350 | 340 | 259 | 184 | 180 | 155 | 123 | 128 | 61 | 144 | 106 | 94 | 86 | 86 | 78 | 71 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 2.96 | 4:14AM 2.76 | 4:31PM 3.01 | 4:56AM 2.74 | 5:13PM 2.98 | 5:40AM 2.67 | 5:58PM 2.88 | 6:29AM 2.55 | 6:48PM 2.72 | 7:23AM 2.40 | 7:45PM 2.54 | 8:27AM 2.26 | 8:53PM 2.37 | 9:43AM 2.19 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:07PM 0.06 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:48PM 0.02 | 10:59AM 0.14 | 11:32PM 0.06 | 11:43AM 0.21 | 12:20AM 0.16 | 12:32PM 0.34 | 1:12AM 0.30 | 1:28PM 0.51 | 2:12AM 0.46 | 2:34PM 0.66 | 3:23AM 0.58 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | ||
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Information about the Playa Valor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Valor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Valor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Valor 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 Valor) 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 Valor 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 Valor is 23 km (14 miles) from Esparza. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esparza. Esparza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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