The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 02 May 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
30.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Tree this week:

The surf forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Tree in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
0
2
2
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
157
144
108
108
111
116
104
306
310
171
251
287
291
362
429
293
317
242
227
404
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
15
ESE
5
S
20
S
5
NNW
0
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SW
5
ENE
0
SSE
10
SSW
5
N
5
WSW
15
W
0
NW
5
E
10
SSE
5
SE
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:17PM2.66m
3:46AM2.46m
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
Low Tide
9:08AM0.47m
9:37PM0.25m
9:45AM0.47m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
6
1
8
2
1
12
9
1
5
4
7
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
33
32
32
32
30
31
32
32
32
32
33
31
32
31
32
31
30
31
33
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
205
157
144
42
108
78
89
87
306
310
171
251
287
291
362
429
293
317
242
227
267
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.7
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
6
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
42
9
12
108
75
100
89
104
60
38
35
112
101
84
47
167
48
37
42
61
404
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
15
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
6
Energy kJ
14
66
40
107
2
111
116
87
88
53
47
24
160
142
132
25
164
66
62
81
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.8
SSW
6
Energy kJ
23
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
31
39
0
0
103
0
0
180
0
0
71
0
0
155
0
0
49
0
0
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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 16 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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