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Jaco Beach Surf Forecast
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Jaco Beach surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 17 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jaco Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jaco Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jaco Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 184 | 228 | 89 | 103 | 125 | 125 | 176 | 171 | 134 | 162 | 147 | 181 | 243 | 295 | 623 | 580 | 695 | 780 | 580 | 892 | 674 | 489 | 257 | 516 | 857 | 1093 | 867 | 848 | 1194 | 1557 | 1496 | 1496 | 1496 | 986 | 838 | 827 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:32PM 2.47 | 6:02AM 2.23 | 6:08PM 2.37 | 6:42AM 2.13 | 6:49PM 2.27 | 7:29AM 2.06 | 7:38PM 2.18 | 8:26AM 2.04 | 8:40PM 2.12 | 9:33AM 2.09 | 9:52PM 2.13 | 10:40AM 2.23 | 11:04PM 2.21 | 11:41AM 2.44 | 12:08AM 2.34 | 12:36PM 2.67 | 1:05AM 2.51 | 1:27PM 2.88 | 1:58AM 2.66 | 2:16PM 3.04 | 2:48AM 2.78 | 3:04PM 3.13 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 0.59 | 11:52PM 0.46 | 11:57AM 0.69 | 12:31AM 0.56 | 12:37PM 0.80 | 1:15AM 0.66 | 1:26PM 0.89 | 2:07AM 0.73 | 2:28PM 0.94 | 3:09AM 0.76 | 3:42PM 0.91 | 4:15AM 0.73 | 4:56PM 0.78 | 5:18AM 0.63 | 6:00PM 0.58 | 6:15AM 0.49 | 6:57PM 0.35 | 7:09AM 0.33 | 7:49PM 0.13 | 7:59AM 0.19 | 8:38PM -0.04 | 8:49AM 0.09 | 9:26PM -0.14 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 10 | - | 6 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Jaco Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jaco Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jaco Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jaco Beach 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 (Jaco Beach) 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 Jaco Beach 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 Jaco Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Esparza which is 43 km (27 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, Tejar, Chacarita and Puntarenas.
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