The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 16 Apr 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
30.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
0
2
4
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)161615141418171615141414141717161615141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)974827716557542516100092980565163358846550563210511082988651642534
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
20
SSE
5
NE
5
ENE
20
S
10
SE
5
E
20
SSE
5
E
0
SW
15
S
0
NNW
0
N
15
S
5
SSE
5
NW
15
S
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55PM
2.77
2:22AM
2.59
2:38PM
2.93
3:07AM
2.70
3:21PM
3.03
3:52AM
2.76
4:06PM
3.05
4:38AM
2.76
4:53PM
2.99
5:27AM
2.70
5:43PM
2.87
6:19AM
2.60
6:36PM
2.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
0.22
8:23AM
0.27
8:58PM
0.05
9:07AM
0.17
9:42PM
-0.05
9:53AM
0.12
10:27PM
-0.07
10:40AM
0.14
11:15PM
-0.02
11:29AM
0.22
12:05AM
0.09
12:23PM
0.36
1:00AM
0.25
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise5:28--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:24--5:24--
Sunset-5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--4-161-1--1--5-14-15
Temp. °C293029302928292928292927282927282927282927
Feels °C (?)323133323031303031313131303131293031323131
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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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