Playita Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.40° N 84.17° W

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playita sea temperature is
29.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Playita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playita surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 (Jun 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playita in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playita over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
466
398
285
252
171
310
253
441
547
510
532
674
596
443
437
246
408
422
368
617
515
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
S
5
NNW
5
S
5
W
5
W
0
W
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
E
5
WSW
5
ENE
0
SE
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SSE
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
7:36AM2.68m
7:55PM2.40m
8:29AM2.58m
8:53PM2.25m
9:23AM2.48m
9:54PM2.15m
10:18AM2.40m
10:55PM2.09m
11:12AM2.36m
11:54PM2.08m
12:04PM2.35m
00:46AM2.11m
12:53PM2.37m
Low Tide
1:14AM0.30m
1:52PM0.53m
2:06AM0.47m
2:51PM0.61m
3:00AM0.63m
3:50PM0.67m
3:56AM0.75m
4:48PM0.69m
4:53AM0.82m
5:44PM0.67m
5:48AM0.84m
6:35PM0.62m
6:40AM0.81m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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5:58
5:58
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
 mm
12
2
6
5
1
9
9
2
4
2
3
8
1
2
3
1
4
5
Temp °C
28
29
28
27
29
28
25
29
28
28
28
28
26
28
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
Feels °C
33
33
33
32
33
33
30
33
33
32
33
33
29
32
32
31
33
33
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
S
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
S
11
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
466
398
285
179
109
310
52
441
547
510
532
674
596
443
437
246
163
422
195
617
515
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
S
11
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
10
10
55
252
46
55
251
62
68
68
49
42
28
29
42
38
408
191
368
202
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
18
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
33
18
111
39
171
109
253
137
75
128
61
99
4
46
40
128
217
113
84
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
55
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
20
0
0
39
0
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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