Rio Tulin Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.54° N 84.56° W

Issued: 11 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tulin sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tulin in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
3
1
4
1
1
4
3
2
4
2
1
3
1
1
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
19
1
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
387
397
339
368
264
799
458
657
738
481
541
703
493
264
371
376
252
465
483
447
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
ENE
15
S
5
NNW
0
W
10
SSW
10
ESE
25
NW
10
SSW
5
NNE
0
SE
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
1:28AM2.45m
1:44PM2.88m
2:24AM2.59m
2:39PM2.95m
3:18AM2.70m
3:33PM2.97m
4:12AM2.78m
4:26PM2.94m
5:04AM2.81m
5:18PM2.85m
5:57AM2.79m
6:11PM2.71m
6:49AM2.74m
Low Tide
7:27AM0.37m
8:12PM0.07m
8:24AM0.27m
9:04PM-0.03m
9:20AM0.20m
9:56PM-0.08m
10:15AM0.19m
10:47PM-0.06m
11:10AM0.22m
11:38PM0.01m
12:05PM0.30m
00:28AM0.13m
1:01PM0.40m
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5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
6:00
 mm
4
9
6
7
17
3
8
2
5
4
2
2
6
9
7
Temp °C
28
29
29
27
28
29
26
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
Feels °C
32
34
32
30
33
33
30
33
31
30
31
31
31
31
31
32
31
31
29
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
19
1
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
Energy kJ
275
387
397
339
334
264
347
40
657
738
481
541
703
493
264
371
376
183
465
483
447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
31
30
33
32
368
35
799
458
151
342
140
138
245
99
195
145
91
111
27
38
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
W
6
0.2
SSW
26
0.2
SSW
26
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
124
3
66
65
27
141
548
156
33
39
28
22
176
13
14
12
6
252
29
47
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
181
0
0
44
0
26
75
0
0
154
0
3
160
0
3
54
8
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
5
5
4
5
7
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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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