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Quepos surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Quepos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Quepos sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quepos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quepos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
157 | 254 | 242 | 337 | 371 | 361 | 378 | 298 | 224 | 263 | 437 | 497 | 768 | 725 | 559 | 532 | 397 | 298 | 188 | 186 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 5:33AM2.28m | 5:38PM2.37m | 6:14AM2.19m | 6:19PM2.26m | 6:59AM2.12m | 7:03PM2.16m | 7:48AM2.08m | 7:55PM2.07m | 8:43AM2.09m | 8:56PM2.02m | 9:41AM2.15m | 10:02PM2.03m | 10:38AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.39m | 11:30AM0.66m | 00:00AM0.50m | 12:11PM0.77m | 00:41AM0.60m | 12:57PM0.87m | 1:27AM0.70m | 1:50PM0.94m | 2:18AM0.77m | 2:53PM0.96m | 3:14AM0.80m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:12AM0.78m | 5:01PM0.75m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 |
2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
 kJ | 157 | 254 | 242 | 337 | 371 | 361 | 378 | 298 | 224 | 263 | 266 | 372 | 768 | 725 | 559 | 532 | 397 | 298 | 102 | 102 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 134 | 236 | 145 | 127 | 127 | 100 | 67 | 25 | 24 | 181 | 437 | 497 | 356 | 254 | 206 | 95 | 173 | 179 | 188 | 186 | 180 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | — | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 24 | 160 | 157 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 15 | 62 | 61 | 91 | 111 | 25 | 18 | 55 | — | 54 | 41 | 41 | 78 | 78 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Quepos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 7 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 33 km (20 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, Aserri and San Rafael Arriba.
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