
Surf Forecasts:
Quepos surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quepos this week:
The surf forecast for Quepos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quepos in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quepos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 138 | 186 | 183 | 159 | 269 | 365 | 441 | 304 | 437 | 432 | 318 | 371 | 306 | 357 | 239 | 233 | 255 | 206 | 160 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39PM2.02m | 7:56AM2.13m | 8:39PM1.90m | 8:59AM2.02m | 9:53PM1.86m | 10:12AM1.99m | 11:07PM1.92m | 11:22AM2.04m | 00:07AM2.05m | 12:20PM2.15m | 00:53AM2.23m | 1:07PM2.28m | 1:32AM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.68m | 1:40AM0.86m | 2:26PM0.81m | 2:40AM0.98m | 3:35PM0.88m | 3:56AM1.03m | 4:47PM0.87m | 5:12AM0.99m | 5:48PM0.80m | 6:12AM0.87m | 6:37PM0.69m | 7:01AM0.72m | 7:18PM0.57m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 |
138 | 138 | 138 | 51 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 69 | 79 | 437 | 223 | 66 | 371 | 154 | 248 | 84 | 55 | 255 | 206 | 160 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 7 | S 7 | SW 13 |
55 | 57 | 37 | 83 | 82 | 269 | 365 | 441 | 304 | 51 | 432 | 318 | 38 | 306 | 357 | 239 | 233 | 80 | 40 | 37 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 8 | WSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
106 | 136 | 186 | 183 | 159 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 48 | 54 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 23 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 104 | 146 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
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Information about the Quepos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Quepos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quepos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quepos 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 (Quepos) 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 Quepos 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.
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