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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 Sunday 13 Apr 2025 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 Sunday (Apr 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Hermosa in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Hermosa over the next 12 days.
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1358 | 845 | 811 | 763 | 660 | 512 | 519 | 500 | 304 | 290 | 290 | 260 | 192 | 103 | 89 | 106 | 125 | 125 | 176 | 171 | 134 | 162 | 147 | 177 | 243 | 347 | 623 | 580 | 703 | 789 | 595 | 580 | 674 | 372 | 268 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:17PM 2.66 | 3:41AM 2.50 | 3:50PM 2.67 | 4:16AM 2.48 | 4:23PM 2.63 | 4:50AM 2.42 | 4:57PM 2.56 | 5:25AM 2.33 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:07AM 0.45 | 9:34PM 0.29 | 9:41AM 0.44 | 10:08PM 0.27 | 10:15AM 0.46 | 10:42PM 0.30 | 10:48AM 0.51 | 11:16PM 0.37 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 11 | - | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed 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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