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The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 May 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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (May 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. 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+) | 6PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
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 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
130 | 169 | 192 | 155 | 88 | 161 | 414 | 203 | 427 | 581 | 355 | 479 | 466 | 331 | 395 | 264 | 161 | 257 | 261 | 318 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:24PM2.52m | 8:07AM2.53m | 8:27PM2.36m | 9:09AM2.47m | 9:33PM2.24m | 10:11AM2.44m | 10:39PM2.17m | 11:08AM2.43m | 11:41PM2.16m | 12:00PM2.44m | 00:35AM2.19m | 12:47PM2.46m | 1:23AM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:16PM0.48m | 1:44AM0.33m | 2:21PM0.59m | 2:44AM0.48m | 3:28PM0.66m | 3:45AM0.60m | 4:34PM0.67m | 4:45AM0.67m | 5:34PM0.63m | 5:41AM0.70m | 6:27PM0.57m | 6:32AM0.70m | 7:13PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
— | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 45 | 169 | 192 | 95 | 84 | 61 | 414 | 63 | 427 | 581 | 355 | 479 | 466 | 331 | 395 | 264 | 45 | 257 | 261 | 318 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 130 | 45 | 78 | 155 | 88 | 161 | 61 | 134 | 45 | 35 | 243 | 68 | 56 | 59 | 37 | 41 | 161 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 16 | S 7 | S 15 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 47 | 19 | 20 | 71 | 42 | 83 | 3 | 203 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 85 | 3 | 20 | 121 | 68 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 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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