Pico Pequeno Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

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Pico Pequeno Surf Guide

Pico Pequeno in Guanacaste is an exposed reef break that usually has waves The best wind direction is from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the west northwest.. Best around mid tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Beware of .

Pico Pequeno Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	85°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pico Pequeno:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pico Pequeno occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Pico Pequeno (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Pico Pequeno with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 8% of the time in January while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 91% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

91%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Pico Pequeno Location Map

Interactive Pico Pequeno 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 Pico Pequeno is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR) in Costa Rica, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Pico Pequeno is Nosara Airport (NOB), also in Costa Rica, 44 km (27 miles) away.

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Pico Pequeno Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:25 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 29
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	16	16	16	15
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross

What does Pico Pequeno look like?

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Credit: Nate Ehlert

Tides at Pico Pequeno

Current tide and informaton

For Diria, 1 miles from Pico Pequeno.

Next High Water: 03:44pm | 9ft

Next Low Water: 10:07pm | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Pico Pequeno Sea Temperature

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30.0 °C even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (29.7 °C) too at Pico Pequeno. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 85°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite