Janquilal Surf Report & Forecast

Veintisiete de Abril, Costa Rica

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Current Surf Conditions at Janquilal

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
28°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.6ft waves with long-period 17s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces Note: winds from NW would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-4.2ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft12sS4ktSE4kt29°C29°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft14sSSW4ktSE5kt29°C30°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft15sSSW5ktSE5kt29°C30°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt29°C30°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt29°C30°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3.1ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3.3ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sSSW5ktSE5kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sSSW4ktSE4kt28°C30°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sSSW3ktESE3kt28°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft17sSSW3ktE3kt28°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sSSW4ktENE3kt28°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft16sSSW4ktNE4kt28°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft16sSSW5ktNE4kt28°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sSSW6ktNE5kt28°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sSSW6ktNE6kt28°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sSSW5ktN5kt28°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sSSW5ktNW4kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft16sSSW4ktW3kt29°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW4ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft16sSSW5ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
4.2ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 4.0-4.2ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-4.0ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.5ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.4ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.2ft 💨 6-23kt 🌡️ 29-31°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:3.8ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt SE
Water Temperature:29-30°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Junquillal is an exposed beach break in Guanacaste that is usually a reliable spot, offering both left and right-hand waves. The best time for waves is the wet season, from November to April. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the northwest. The break works best around high tide. The spot is rarely crowded, but surfers should be aware of dangerous rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in September.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Veintisiete de Abril | County: Santa Cruz | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50303 | Road: Calle Georgi | Full Address: Calle Georgi, Veintisiete de Abril, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 50303, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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