Surf Forecast :: Costa Rica


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WaveCast Costa Rica West Coast
5-13-2026 4:15 AM

NNW Forecast
Data as of 5/13/2026, 4:15 AM

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Dir: 283
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 284
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 288
Max: 0-1
Prd: 15
Dir: 307
Max: 1-1
Prd: 8
Dir: 305
Max: 0-1
Prd: 8
Dir: 285
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 297
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 278
Max: 0-1
Prd: 11
Dir: 271
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 286
Max: 1-1
Prd: 11
Dir: 288
Max: 0-1
Prd: 10
Dir: 282
Max: 1-2
Prd: 13
Dir: 281
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 353
Max: 0-1
Prd: 5
Dir: 289
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 286
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 288
Max: 0-1
Prd: 11

SSW Forecast
Data as of 5/13/2026, 4:15 AM

5/12/20265/13/20265/14/20265/15/20265/16/20265/17/20265/18/20265/19/20265/20/20265/21/20265/22/20265/23/20265/24/20265/25/20265/26/20265/27/20265/28/2026
Dir: 180
Max: 2-3
Prd: 11
Dir: 221
Max: 4-5
Prd: 16
Dir: 223
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 221
Max: 4-5
Prd: 14
Dir: 220
Max: 4-4
Prd: 13
Dir: 218
Max: 4-4
Prd: 15
Dir: 218
Max: 3-4
Prd: 13
Dir: 219
Max: 2-3
Prd: 13
Dir: 219
Max: 3-3
Prd: 13
Dir: 221
Max: 2-3
Prd: 15
Dir: 222
Max: 3-3
Prd: 14
Dir: 220
Max: 2-3
Prd: 13
Dir: 223
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 223
Max: 4-5
Prd: 16
Dir: 222
Max: 4-5
Prd: 14
Dir: 221
Max: 3-4
Prd: 14
Dir: 220
Max: 3-3
Prd: 13


Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Tuesday, May the 12th: Swell will be coming in from 283 degrees with 1 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 180 degrees with 11 second periods.

Wednesday, May the 13th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 284 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 221 degrees with 16 second periods.

Thursday, May the 14th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 288 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 223 degrees with 15 second periods.

Friday, May the 15th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 307 degrees with 1 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 221 degrees with 14 second periods.

Saturday, May the 16th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 305 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 4 feet from 220 degrees with 13 second periods.

Sunday, May the 17th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 285 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 4 feet from 218 degrees with 15 second periods.

Monday, May the 18th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 297 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 218 degrees with 13 second periods.

Tuesday, May the 19th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 278 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 11 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 219 degrees with 13 second periods.

Wednesday, May the 20th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 271 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 3 feet from 219 degrees with 13 second periods.

Thursday, May the 21st: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 286 degrees with 1 foot surf with 11 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 221 degrees with 15 second periods.

Friday, May the 22nd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 288 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 10 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 3 feet from 222 degrees with 14 second periods.

Saturday, May the 23rd: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 282 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 220 degrees with 13 second periods.

Sunday, May the 24th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 281 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 223 degrees with 15 second periods.

Monday, May the 25th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 353 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 5 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 223 degrees with 16 second periods.

Tuesday, May the 26th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 289 degrees with 1 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 222 degrees with 14 second periods.

Wednesday, May the 27th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 286 degrees with 1 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 221 degrees with 14 second periods.