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Playa Valor surf Forecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Valor this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Valor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Valor in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 18th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Valor over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 204 | 121 | 153 | 133 | 502 | 283 | 418 | 534 | 354 | 547 | 534 | 494 | 540 | 768 | 605 | 581 | 868 | 847 | 723 | 602 | 460 | 355 | 282 | 202 | 187 | 176 | 166 | 149 | 269 | 217 | 176 | 256 | 259 | 228 | 222 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:10AM 2.08 | 11:30PM 2.05 | 12:07PM 2.17 | 12:27AM 2.12 | 12:53PM 2.30 | 1:14AM 2.22 | 1:32PM 2.42 | 1:55AM 2.31 | 2:08PM 2.53 | 2:33AM 2.39 | 2:43PM 2.61 | 3:09AM 2.44 | 3:17PM 2.66 | 3:44AM 2.46 | 3:51PM 2.67 | 4:19AM 2.44 | 4:25PM 2.64 | 4:54AM 2.40 | 5:01PM 2.59 | 5:32AM 2.34 | 5:39PM 2.53 | 6:14AM 2.28 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:46AM 0.81 | 5:24PM 0.91 | 5:46AM 0.79 | 6:22PM 0.82 | 6:36AM 0.73 | 7:09PM 0.69 | 7:18AM 0.66 | 7:49PM 0.56 | 7:56AM 0.58 | 8:26PM 0.43 | 8:32AM 0.52 | 9:01PM 0.34 | 9:07AM 0.48 | 9:35PM 0.28 | 9:41AM 0.47 | 10:10PM 0.26 | 10:15AM 0.48 | 10:45PM 0.28 | 10:50AM 0.52 | 11:22PM 0.33 | 11:28AM 0.57 | 12:02AM 0.40 | 12:11PM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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