Ostional Surf Report & Forecast

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.8
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.8ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
14s
💨
WIND GUSTS
6kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.5ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 3.8ft waves with long-period 14s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-4.0ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 22-33°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
4ft14sSSW4ktSSW5kt27°C31°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft14sSSW3ktSSW4kt26°C31°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft14sSSW2ktSSW2kt26°C31°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft14sSSW1ktS1kt26°C31°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft14sSSW2ktSE2kt25°C31°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft14sSSW2ktENE3kt25°C31°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW3ktNNE4kt25°C30°C0.1mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW3ktN4kt24°C30°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW3ktN4kt24°C30°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW3ktN4kt23°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW4ktN6kt23°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW4ktN7kt22°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
3.8ft14sS4ktNNE8kt22°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
3.8ft14sSSW4ktNNE8kt24°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
3.7ft14sSSW4ktNNE8kt26°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft14sSSW5ktNE7kt29°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft14sSSW4ktENE7kt30°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft14sSSW4ktESE6kt32°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW3ktSE5kt33°C31°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW5ktSSE5kt33°C31°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW6ktS6kt32°C31°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW7ktSSW6kt31°C31°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW6ktSSW5kt30°C31°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft14sSSW4ktS5kt28°C31°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD11 excellent hours
🌊 2.9-3.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 22-33°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 23-34°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 23-34°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.3ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 23-34°C

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.6ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 24-35°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-2.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 24-35°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.5ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt SSW
Water Temperature:30-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Ostional is an exposed beach break in Guanacaste that offers very reliable surf. It works best with offshore winds from the east and groundswells from the west-northwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a west-northwest swell combines with offshore winds from the east. The beach provides both left and right-hand waves and is rarely crowded, even during good swells. However, surfers should be cautious of strong and dangerous rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during the winter months, particularly in January.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Cuajiniquil | Village: San Juanillo | Neighborhood: Barrio Escondido | County: Santa Cruz | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50306 | Road: Calle San Juanillo | Full Address: Calle San Juanillo, Barrio Escondido, San Juanillo, Cuajiniquil, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 50306, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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