The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
28.5° 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Tree in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Dec)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 25th Dec)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 31st Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)18181817161616161515151413138141513111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50494946669065645475543228453337385557144141
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
10
S
5
NNE
5
N
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
10
SW
5
NE
0
NNE
10
SSW
5
N
0
NE
10
SSW
10
N
5
N
10
SSW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglassonglassglassonglassglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29PM
2.47
6:36AM
2.36
7:11PM
2.49
7:23AM
2.28
7:58PM
2.50
8:18AM
2.20
8:51PM
2.52
9:20AM
2.16
9:51PM
2.54
10:29AM
2.16
10:56PM
2.59
11:39AM
2.22
12:01AM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:09PM
0.41
12:35AM
0.65
12:49PM
0.47
1:23AM
0.66
1:33PM
0.53
2:18AM
0.65
2:24PM
0.59
3:18AM
0.62
3:24PM
0.63
4:24AM
0.56
4:30PM
0.62
5:30AM
0.45
5:38PM
0.57
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-5:24--5:24--5:25--5:25--5:27--5:28--5:28-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272726272726272726272726272726272726272727
Feels °C (?)292829292830302830292830292930292930292930
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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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