Mal Pais Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica)
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Mal Pais Surf Guide
Mal Pais in Golfo de Nicoya is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Mal Pais Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Reef | 3 |
Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
very consistent | 83°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Mal Pais:
The best conditions reported for surf at Mal Pais occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Mal Pais (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Mal Pais Location Map
Interactive Mal Pais surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Mal Pais is Nosara Airport (NOB) in Costa Rica, 65 km (40 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Mal Pais is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), also in Costa Rica, 112 km (70 miles) away.
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Sunday, 5 January 2025, 01:46 Local Time
Sunday 05 | ||||
3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
Wave (ft) | ||||
Period (s) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wind (mph) | ||||
Wind State | cross- off |
off | off | cross- on |
Tides at Mal Pais
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Swell History at Mal Pais
Surf stats for Mal Pais, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Mal Pais
Wind stats for Mal Pais, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Mal Pais:
- Closest Wave BuoyWestern Caribbean Buoy555 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyYucatan Basin Buoy707 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyBay of Campeche Buoy1039 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPulley Ridge, FL1114 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyEast Gulf Buoy1129 mi