Rio Tulin Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.54° N 84.56° W

Issued: 5 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tulin sea temperature is
29.7° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Rio Tulin surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tulin this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tulin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tulin in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 1st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
0
2
2
0
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
751
425
220
220
318
220
272
251
491
659
491
847
499
848
358
588
352
848
834
519
554
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
NNE
0
NE
10
SSW
10
NE
0
N
10
S
5
NE
0
WSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
W
10
S
5
NNE
5
SE
10
S
5
NNW
0
ESE
5
S
5
N
5
SE
Wind State
cross-on
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:39AM2.13m
1:44PM2.40m
2:23AM2.20m
2:28PM2.45m
3:05AM2.27m
3:09PM2.49m
3:45AM2.33m
3:49PM2.51m
4:24AM2.39m
4:27PM2.51m
5:02AM2.43m
5:04PM2.47m
5:38AM2.45m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.55m
7:33AM0.75m
8:12PM0.48m
8:18AM0.69m
8:53PM0.41m
9:00AM0.64m
9:32PM0.36m
9:42AM0.61m
10:10PM0.34m
10:21AM0.60m
10:46PM0.35m
11:01AM0.61m
11:21PM0.38m
11:40AM0.63m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
 mm
2
1
1
1
4
1
9
1
4
2
Temp °C
30
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
30
29
29
30
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
Feels °C
34
33
32
33
32
32
32
33
34
34
34
34
33
33
33
32
31
33
34
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
751
425
96
220
318
220
272
214
491
659
297
847
499
848
358
588
150
848
834
519
554
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.7
S
9
0.7
SW
15
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.1
S
24
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
9
85
220
96
61
68
68
57
57
56
491
11
249
263
147
186
264
162
182
48
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.3
SW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
9
37
200
176
45
85
61
251
33
142
138
44
46
90
298
242
352
28
28
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
Distance (km)
99
0
0
45
0
0
146
0
0
153
0
0
66
0
0
66
0
0
23
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Rio Tulin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Tulin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Tulin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Tulin 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 (Rio Tulin) 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 Rio Tulin 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 Rio Tulin, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Tejar which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Rafael Abajo which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Quepos, Esparza and Chacarita.

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