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The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Tree over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | |
277 | 252 | 117 | 89 | 92 | 209 | 160 | 157 | 182 | 181 | 143 | 109 | 116 | 104 | 306 | 310 | 171 | 251 | 280 | 291 | 337 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:03PM2.63m | 2:32AM2.44m | 2:40PM2.66m | 3:10AM2.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.33m | 8:31AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | S 6 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 277 | 252 | 65 | 89 | 92 | 209 | 160 | 157 | 182 | 181 | 143 | 79 | 89 | 85 | 306 | 310 | 171 | 251 | 280 | 84 | 337 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 14 | SW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 43 | 39 | 117 | 77 | 66 | 20 | 5 | 66 | 40 | 107 | 75 | 71 | 116 | 104 | 81 | 55 | 50 | 34 | 48 | 291 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | WNW 15 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | SSE 7 | SSW 17 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 17 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 42 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 109 | 89 | 87 | 88 | 53 | 47 | 112 | 29 | 216 | 121 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 149 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 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.
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