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Rio Tulin surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 23 Jan 2026 CST
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Rio Tulin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Tulin sea temperature is
29.1° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tulin this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tulin over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tulin in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 24th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 24th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)131313121213131315121313131212171616151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19519218313112919514914712512519819518312712175147147152201334
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
NNE
5
N
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NE
10
S
5
NNE
5
NE
15
S
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
N
0
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassonoffglasscross-
on		offglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:03PM
2.70
6:16AM
2.49
6:43PM
2.69
7:01AM
2.40
7:28PM
2.65
7:52AM
2.29
8:20PM
2.59
8:52AM
2.19
9:22PM
2.52
10:03AM
2.13
10:32PM
2.49
11:20AM
2.15
11:45PM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14AM
0.43
12:23PM
0.34
12:59AM
0.45
1:06PM
0.42
1:50AM
0.49
1:56PM
0.51
2:48AM
0.54
2:55PM
0.61
3:55AM
0.56
4:05PM
0.67
5:08AM
0.53
5:21PM
0.66
6:19AM
0.44
Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00
Sunset5:39--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11----------11-------
Temp. °C282727282627282627272627272628282627272627
Feels °C (?)303129303029303029293027283029282928282929
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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 12 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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