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Playa Hermosa Surf Forecast
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Playa Hermosa surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 27 Dec 2024 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Hermosa this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Hermosa in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 12 days.
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 178 | 39 | 72 | 117 | 139 | 94 | 117 | 114 | 152 | 183 | 116 | 120 | 133 | 52 | 113 | 114 | 65 | 85 | 63 | 75 | 156 | 176 | 229 | 291 | 246 | 239 | 229 | 139 | 133 | 93 | 82 | 55 | 44 | 51 | 71 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:22PM 1.99 | 12:30AM 2.32 | 1:13PM 2.07 | 1:18AM 2.40 | 1:59PM 2.16 | 2:03AM 2.49 | 2:42PM 2.27 | 2:46AM 2.58 | 3:23PM 2.38 | 3:27AM 2.64 | 4:04PM 2.48 | 4:09AM 2.68 | 4:45PM 2.58 | 4:51AM 2.68 | 5:26PM 2.65 | 5:35AM 2.64 | 6:10PM 2.70 | 6:22AM 2.57 | 6:56PM 2.71 | 7:12AM 2.46 | 7:46PM 2.69 | 8:08AM 2.35 | 8:41PM 2.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:13PM 0.86 | 7:03AM 0.60 | 7:04PM 0.79 | 7:48AM 0.49 | 7:50PM 0.70 | 8:30AM 0.39 | 8:34PM 0.61 | 9:10AM 0.29 | 9:17PM 0.54 | 9:50AM 0.22 | 10:00PM 0.48 | 10:29AM 0.18 | 10:44PM 0.44 | 11:09AM 0.17 | 11:30PM 0.43 | 11:51AM 0.20 | 12:18AM 0.43 | 12:35PM 0.26 | 1:10AM 0.46 | 1:23PM 0.35 | 2:06AM 0.49 | 2:16PM 0.46 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | 7 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Hermosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Hermosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Hermosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Hermosa 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 Hermosa) 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 Hermosa 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 Hermosa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Tejar which is 45 km (28 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 46 km (29 miles) away, Esparza, Chacarita and Puntarenas.
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