Rio Tulin surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 03 May 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
30.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. 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 (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
61
73
92
173
264
275
334
487
525
475
515
501
347
326
261
241
342
437
651
608
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SW
0
NNE
5
SE
10
SSW
15
ESE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
SSW
5
N
0
NE
10
S
5
ENE
0
SE
10
SSW
5
NE
0
WSW
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:53PM2.64m
4:23AM2.43m
4:29PM2.58m
5:01AM2.37m
5:06PM2.50m
5:39AM2.29m
5:45PM2.40m
6:20AM2.21m
6:25PM2.29m
7:05AM2.14m
7:10PM2.18m
7:54AM2.10m
8:01PM2.10m
8:48AM2.11m
Low Tide
10:13PM0.26m
10:21AM0.50m
10:50PM0.31m
10:59AM0.57m
11:27PM0.39m
11:37AM0.66m
00:07AM0.49m
12:18PM0.77m
00:48AM0.60m
1:03PM0.87m
1:33AM0.70m
1:56PM0.94m
2:23AM0.76m
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
8
7
1
4
2
5
10
7
13
3
6
2
4
2
5
1
Temp °C
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
32
32
32
32
33
32
32
30
32
31
32
32
32
33
32
32
33
32
32
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Energy kJ
110
61
73
63
139
264
275
334
487
525
475
515
501
347
326
261
241
169
437
651
608
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
S
7
0.2
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
55
38
28
92
173
25
14
37
236
10
9
18
17
37
58
81
214
212
242
261
164
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
S
15
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
18
0.1
S
12
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
11
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
53
11
38
42
30
49
3
158
58
132
16
20
20
22
48
92
342
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
Distance (km)
160
0
9
66
0
0
66
0
0
66
0
0
66
0
0
66
0
0
269
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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