
Surf Forecasts:
The Tree surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 843 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Tree in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
757 | 843 | 711 | 496 | 412 | 412 | 372 | 362 | 362 | 342 | 299 | 491 | 580 | 499 | 778 | 604 | 394 | 610 | 706 | 498 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09PM2.00m | 8:22AM2.04m | 9:15PM1.97m | 9:30AM1.99m | 10:22PM2.02m | 10:40AM2.01m | 11:20PM2.14m | 11:41AM2.09m | 00:09AM2.31m | 12:33PM2.22m | 00:52AM2.49m | 1:19PM2.36m | 1:33AM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.76m | 2:12AM0.98m | 2:52PM0.85m | 3:22AM1.03m | 3:57PM0.88m | 4:35AM0.99m | 4:57PM0.84m | 5:36AM0.86m | 5:50PM0.76m | 6:27AM0.69m | 6:36PM0.64m | 7:12AM0.49m | 7:19PM0.51m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 11 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 11 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
757 | 843 | 711 | 496 | 412 | 412 | 372 | 362 | 362 | 342 | 250 | 90 | 580 | 499 | 778 | 604 | 394 | 610 | 706 | 498 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 |
70 | 68 | 54 | 39 | 45 | 62 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 31 | 299 | 491 | 172 | 38 | 26 | 9 | 352 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 8 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
17 | 29 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 171 | 336 | 20 | 243 | 44 | 149 | 75 | 75 | 19 | 6 | — | 26 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 139 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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.










