Rio Tulin Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.54° N 84.56° W

Issued: 11 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tulin sea temperature is
30.4° C

2.1°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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 (Jul 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tulin in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
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
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
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
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
378
307
229
314
485
480
659
964
921
742
627
506
362
310
298
283
193
252
397
397
Wind (km/h)
0
W
0
NNW
10
SW
5
N
5
NW
10
SW
5
N
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
S
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
S
5
NE
0
E
10
S
10
E
10
SSE
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
6:14AM2.47m
6:21PM2.35m
6:52AM2.48m
7:03PM2.28m
7:33AM2.49m
7:51PM2.21m
8:20AM2.50m
8:46PM2.15m
9:14AM2.51m
9:49PM2.13m
10:16AM2.53m
10:58PM2.16m
11:22AM2.59m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.42m
12:20PM0.64m
00:31AM0.48m
1:03PM0.65m
1:10AM0.54m
1:51PM0.64m
1:55AM0.59m
2:45PM0.63m
2:48AM0.63m
3:45PM0.59m
3:50AM0.65m
4:50PM0.52m
4:57AM0.62m
5:56PM0.41m
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:02
6:02
 mm
4
5
3
2
1
4
4
4
8
2
14
4
6
Temp °C
27
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
Feels °C
30
33
32
33
32
32
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
33
32
32
33
32
32
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
557
378
307
229
314
377
334
659
964
921
742
627
506
362
310
298
283
193
252
397
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
14
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
207
32
229
65
65
485
480
233
26
45
41
54
65
67
65
57
35
48
35
34
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
24
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
13
54
54
154
294
36
31
29
4
22
9
37
182
123
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
154
0
0
154
0
0
103
0
0
154
0
0
66
0
0
66
0
9
160
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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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