Surf Forecast :: Costa Rica


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WaveCast Costa Rica West Coast
5-1-2026 4:15 AM

NNW Forecast
Data as of 5/1/2026, 4:15 AM

4/30/20265/1/20265/2/20265/3/20265/4/20265/5/20265/6/20265/7/20265/8/20265/9/20265/10/20265/11/20265/12/20265/13/20265/14/20265/15/20265/16/2026
Dir: 291
Max: 1-1
Prd: 15
Dir: 281
Max: 1-2
Prd: 16
Dir: 275
Max: 1-2
Prd: 14
Dir: 279
Max: 1-2
Prd: 13
Dir: 343
Max: 0-1
Prd: 4
Dir: 306
Max: 1-1
Prd: 8
Dir: 303
Max: 1-1
Prd: 7
Dir: 297
Max: 0-1
Prd: 7
Dir: 289
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 277
Max: 0-1
Prd: 3
Dir: 289
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 287
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 277
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 286
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 287
Max: 1-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 293
Max: 1-2
Prd: 17
Dir: 291
Max: 1-2
Prd: 16

SSW Forecast
Data as of 5/1/2026, 4:15 AM

4/30/20265/1/20265/2/20265/3/20265/4/20265/5/20265/6/20265/7/20265/8/20265/9/20265/10/20265/11/20265/12/20265/13/20265/14/20265/15/20265/16/2026
Dir: 176
Max: 2-3
Prd: 10
Dir: 179
Max: 2-3
Prd: 10
Dir: 179
Max: 3-3
Prd: 11
Dir: 180
Max: 2-3
Prd: 10
Dir: 223
Max: 2-3
Prd: 16
Dir: 224
Max: 3-4
Prd: 15
Dir: 224
Max: 3-4
Prd: 14
Dir: 214
Max: 3-4
Prd: 15
Dir: 214
Max: 3-4
Prd: 13
Dir: 214
Max: 5-6
Prd: 17
Dir: 215
Max: 5-6
Prd: 17
Dir: 217
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 219
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 221
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 221
Max: 4-5
Prd: 15
Dir: 221
Max: 4-5
Prd: 14
Dir: 220
Max: 3-4
Prd: 13


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

Thursday, April the 30th: Swell will be coming in from 291 degrees with 1 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 176 degrees with 10 second periods.

Friday, May the 1st: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 281 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 16 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 179 degrees with 10 second periods.

Saturday, May the 2nd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 275 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 14 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 179 degrees with 11 second periods.

Sunday, May the 3rd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 279 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 180 degrees with 10 second periods.

Monday, May the 4th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 343 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 4 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 223 degrees with 16 second periods.

Tuesday, May the 5th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 306 degrees with 1 foot surf with 8 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 3 to 4 feet from 224 degrees with 15 second periods.

Wednesday, May the 6th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 303 degrees with 1 foot surf with 7 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 224 degrees with 14 second periods.

Thursday, May the 7th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 297 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 7 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 214 degrees with 15 second periods.

Friday, May the 8th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 289 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 214 degrees with 13 second periods.

Saturday, May the 9th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 277 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 3 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 5 to 6 feet from 214 degrees with 17 second periods.

Sunday, May the 10th: 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 5 to 6 feet from 215 degrees with 17 second periods.

Monday, May the 11th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 287 degrees with 1 foot surf with 13 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 5 feet from 217 degrees with 15 second periods.

Tuesday, May the 12th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 277 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 5 feet from 219 degrees with 15 second periods.

Wednesday, May the 13th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 286 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 221 degrees with 15 second periods.

Thursday, May the 14th: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 287 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 5 feet from 221 degrees with 15 second periods.

Friday, May the 15th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 293 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 17 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.