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Playa El Rey Surf Forecast
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Playa El Rey surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 03 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Rey this week:
The surf forecast for Playa El Rey over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Rey in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 11th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 11th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Rey over the next 12 days.
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 257 | 180 | 178 | 212 | 167 | 206 | 206 | 126 | 111 | 147 | 111 | 111 | 104 | 68 | 116 | 127 | 89 | 314 | 255 | 589 | 891 | 1145 | 813 | 803 | 692 | 449 | 429 | 729 | 693 | 551 | 529 | 469 | 456 | 418 | 424 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:09AM 2.50 | 7:29PM 2.56 | 8:12AM 2.32 | 8:34PM 2.35 | 9:24AM 2.20 | 9:49PM 2.21 | 10:42AM 2.18 | 11:07PM 2.18 | 11:51AM 2.25 | 12:12AM 2.23 | 12:44PM 2.37 | 1:05AM 2.31 | 1:27PM 2.48 | 1:48AM 2.40 | 2:04PM 2.59 | 2:26AM 2.48 | 2:38PM 2.67 | 3:02AM 2.53 | 3:11PM 2.72 | 3:36AM 2.56 | 3:44PM 2.72 | 4:10AM 2.54 | 4:18PM 2.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:56AM 0.26 | 1:15PM 0.52 | 1:55AM 0.46 | 2:20PM 0.71 | 3:03AM 0.63 | 3:36PM 0.84 | 4:18AM 0.72 | 4:56PM 0.86 | 5:28AM 0.72 | 6:04PM 0.80 | 6:25AM 0.68 | 6:58PM 0.68 | 7:12AM 0.61 | 7:41PM 0.56 | 7:52AM 0.55 | 8:19PM 0.44 | 8:28AM 0.49 | 8:54PM 0.35 | 9:02AM 0.46 | 9:28PM 0.29 | 9:36AM 0.44 | 10:01PM 0.28 | 10:09AM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 10 | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa El Rey Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa El Rey provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa El Rey can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa El Rey 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 (Playa El Rey) 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 Playa El Rey 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 Playa El Rey, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Isidro which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Tejar, Paraiso and Cartago.
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