The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 CST
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The Tree surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Tree sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Tree this week:

The surf forecast for The Tree over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Tree in the next 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Feb 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 23rd Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 23rd Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)121211111414141413131312131312121111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)999886611031021361211161131117590119115109133621008582
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
S
5
N
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
S
10
NNE
5
ENE
20
S
10
NE
10
NNE
15
S
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offoffcross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
2.69
3:58AM
2.68
4:21PM
2.81
4:36AM
2.70
4:58PM
2.88
5:15AM
2.67
5:37PM
2.88
5:57AM
2.60
6:18PM
2.83
6:42AM
2.49
7:05PM
2.72
7:33AM
2.35
7:58PM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
0.25
9:52PM
0.33
10:07AM
0.18
10:31PM
0.25
10:43AM
0.16
11:11PM
0.20
11:21AM
0.18
11:52PM
0.21
12:01PM
0.25
12:37AM
0.27
12:46PM
0.36
1:27AM
0.38
1:37PM
0.49
2:26AM
0.49
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------22-23-41-21---
Temp. °C282927282927282927282827282827282826282827
Feels °C (?)293031293031293132303032303030302928272928
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Information about the The Tree Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Tree provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Tree can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Tree 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 (The Tree) 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 The Tree 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 The Tree, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Tejar which is 45 km (28 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 45 km (28 miles) away, Esparza, Chacarita and Quepos.

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