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Playita surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 CST
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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
29.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playita this week:

The surf forecast for Playita over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playita in the next 12 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 5th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 11th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 11th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playita over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)111112121211111111101010161617151516141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)717181815447404011101010414148768265118132130
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
0
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
10
NNE
0
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
2.91
4:57AM
2.78
5:23PM
2.87
5:38AM
2.66
6:01PM
2.78
6:18AM
2.51
6:40PM
2.64
6:59AM
2.34
7:19PM
2.49
7:43AM
2.17
8:03PM
2.33
8:33AM
2.01
8:55PM
2.20
9:35AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
0.23
11:07AM
0.13
11:34PM
0.29
11:46AM
0.25
12:15AM
0.38
12:24PM
0.41
12:57AM
0.50
1:03PM
0.58
1:41AM
0.64
1:45PM
0.74
2:30AM
0.76
2:33PM
0.89
3:29AM
0.86
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56
Sunset5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:44--
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---22-1--------------
Temp. °C292628282629282628282529282628292628282628
Feels °C (?)323032313031313032302729302829312930313031
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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 12 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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