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Playita Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
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Playita surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playita sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playita this week:
The surf forecast for Playita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playita in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 427 | 421 | 319 | 240 | 189 | 222 | 145 | 139 | 225 | 152 | 150 | 94 | 116 | 114 | 102 | 96 | 96 | 92 | 64 | 60 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:07PM 3.01 | 5:34AM 2.70 | 5:52PM 2.90 | 6:22AM 2.58 | 6:42PM 2.74 | 7:17AM 2.43 | 7:39PM 2.56 | 8:21AM 2.29 | 8:46PM 2.39 | 9:37AM 2.22 | 10:05PM 2.30 | 10:57AM 2.25 | 11:23PM 2.31 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:53AM 0.15 | 11:26PM 0.07 | 11:37AM 0.23 | 12:13AM 0.17 | 12:26PM 0.37 | 1:05AM 0.32 | 1:22PM 0.53 | 2:06AM 0.47 | 2:29PM 0.69 | 3:17AM 0.59 | 3:48PM 0.78 | 4:34AM 0.63 | 5:09PM 0.76 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
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Information about the Playita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playita 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 (Playita) 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 Playita 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 Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Playita, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tejar which is 40 km (25 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, San Isidro and Aserri.
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