Playa Herradura

Jacó, Costa Rica

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Surf Quality:
EXCELLENT

Current Conditions

EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.7ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell and gentle offshore winds keeping it clean Note: winds from ENE would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
7
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
3.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
14s
💨
Wind Speed
7kt
🌡️
Air Temp
29°C
💨
Wind Gusts
6kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.1mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.2ft @ 12s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Playa Herradura is a fairly exposed left-hand reef and point break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers unreliable waves. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the east-northeast. The break works best around mid-tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, crowds are likely, and surfers should be aware of rips, rocks, and private access. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in July.

Best Swell: N
Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SW
Wind: ENE

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