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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mal Pais this week:
The surf forecast for Mal Pais over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mal Pais in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mal Pais over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 450 | 621 | 522 | 799 | 671 | 802 | 728 | 546 | 1131 | 974 | 897 | 636 | 644 | 483 | 269 | 305 | 248 | 200 | 265 | 269 | 134 | 225 | 170 | 110 | 232 | 296 | 235 | 241 | 429 | 310 | 245 | 340 | 183 | 145 | 156 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:12AM 2.10 | 11:39PM 1.93 | 12:00PM 2.18 | 12:30AM 2.00 | 12:43PM 2.27 | 1:15AM 2.07 | 1:24PM 2.35 | 1:57AM 2.14 | 2:03PM 2.42 | 2:36AM 2.20 | 2:41PM 2.47 | 3:14AM 2.24 | 3:19PM 2.50 | 3:53AM 2.26 | 3:58PM 2.51 | 4:33AM 2.27 | 4:39PM 2.49 | 5:15AM 2.28 | 5:23PM 2.45 | 6:01AM 2.28 | 6:10PM 2.38 | 6:51AM 2.29 | 7:03PM 2.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:36PM 0.77 | 5:41AM 0.77 | 6:25PM 0.66 | 6:28AM 0.72 | 7:08PM 0.55 | 7:11AM 0.66 | 7:48PM 0.44 | 7:51AM 0.60 | 8:26PM 0.35 | 8:30AM 0.54 | 9:04PM 0.28 | 9:08AM 0.50 | 9:42PM 0.24 | 9:47AM 0.48 | 10:21PM 0.24 | 10:28AM 0.48 | 11:02PM 0.25 | 11:12AM 0.51 | 11:45PM 0.29 | 12:01PM 0.55 | 12:32AM 0.35 | 12:56PM 0.60 | 1:24AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mal Pais Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mal Pais provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mal Pais can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mal Pais 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 (Mal Pais) 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 Mal Pais 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.
Mal Pais is 51 km (32 miles) from Puntarenas. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puntarenas. Puntarenas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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