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Rio Tulin surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tulin over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | |
303 | 203 | 472 | 384 | 312 | 303 | 246 | 220 | 210 | 195 | 150 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 91 | 119 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 91 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:38PM2.50m | 1:07AM2.32m | 1:23PM2.57m | 1:52AM2.39m | 2:03PM2.63m | 2:32AM2.44m | 2:40PM2.66m | 3:10AM2.46m | 3:17PM2.66m | 3:46AM2.46m | 3:53PM2.64m | 4:23AM2.43m | 4:29PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.52m | 7:08AM0.56m | 7:43PM0.41m | 7:51AM0.52m | 8:23PM0.33m | 8:31AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.27m | 9:08AM0.47m | 9:37PM0.25m | 9:45AM0.47m | 10:13PM0.26m | 10:21AM0.50m | 10:50PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 9 | — | 38 | 4 | — | 5 | 11 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 303 | 158 | 472 | 384 | 312 | 303 | 246 | 220 | 210 | 195 | 150 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 91 | 119 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 64 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 13 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 15 | W 16 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 3 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 4 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 203 | 203 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 41 | 6 | 56 | 57 | 51 | 47 | 91 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | S 9 | W 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | W 17 | WNW 15 | — | W 16 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 55 | 5 | 10 | — | 12 | 6 | 21 | — | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 54 | 29 | 38 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 27 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 9 | 15 | 66 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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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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