The Tree surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 03 May 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
30.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (May 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
3
0
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
2
4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
116
104
306
310
217
251
280
291
362
435
361
317
242
227
263
382
386
768
708
552
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
5
SSE
10
SSW
0
ENE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
W
15
S
5
E
0
NNE
15
S
0
ENE
0
N
10
S
0
ESE
5
SE
10
SSW
0
N
0
SE
10
SSW
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:23AM2.43m
4:29PM2.58m
5:01AM2.37m
5:06PM2.50m
5:39AM2.29m
5:45PM2.40m
6:20AM2.21m
6:25PM2.29m
7:05AM2.14m
7:10PM2.18m
7:54AM2.10m
8:01PM2.10m
8:48AM2.11m
Low Tide
10:13PM0.26m
10:21AM0.50m
10:50PM0.31m
10:59AM0.57m
11:27PM0.39m
11:37AM0.66m
00:07AM0.49m
12:18PM0.77m
00:48AM0.60m
1:03PM0.87m
1:33AM0.70m
1:56PM0.94m
2:23AM0.76m
2:58PM0.95m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
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5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
4
4
6
2
7
3
6
8
3
6
3
5
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
33
32
32
33
32
33
31
32
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
33
32
32
33
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
79
89
62
306
310
217
251
280
291
362
435
361
317
242
227
263
382
372
768
708
552
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
17
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
100
89
104
60
38
35
112
158
142
132
127
164
32
39
39
93
147
386
356
267
263
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
15
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.1
SW
21
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
111
116
87
88
53
47
36
89
58
55
17
46
66
62
124
91
342
90
55
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
4
71
0
0
44
0
0
71
0
0
71
0
0
91
0
4
71
0
0
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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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