Playa del Coco Surf Report & Forecast

Sardinal, Costa Rica

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.3ft waves with long-period 17s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from N would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.5ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 23-37°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft12sSSW2ktE2kt27°C29°C0.5mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft14sSSW3ktE4kt27°C29°C0.3mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft16sSSW4ktE6kt26°C29°C0.2mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft17sSSW5ktE9kt26°C29°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft17sSSW5ktE9kt25°C29°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft17sSSW5ktE10kt25°C29°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.6ft17sSSW5ktE10kt24°C29°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.9ft17sSSW4ktE8kt24°C29°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSSW3ktE5kt24°C29°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sSSW3ktENE3kt23°C29°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sSSW3ktENE3kt23°C29°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sSSW3ktENE3kt23°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft16sSSW3ktENE3kt23°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft16sSSW4ktENE5kt26°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3ft16sSSW5ktENE6kt28°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.9ft16sSSW5ktENE8kt31°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2.9ft16sSSW7ktENE9kt33°C29°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3ft16sSSW8ktENE9kt35°C29°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
3ft16sSSW9ktE10kt37°C29°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
3ft16sSSW10ktNNE10kt36°C29°C0mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
3ft16sSSW10ktNNW10kt35°C29°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
3ft16sSSW11ktW10kt34°C29°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
3.3ft16sSSW9ktW9kt33°C29°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
3.5ft16sSSW8ktW8kt31°C29°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-3.8ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 24-37°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-3.6ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 24-37°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-3.2ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 24-38°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.8ft 💨 3-16kt 🌡️ 24-38°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT10 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 2-15kt 🌡️ 25-38°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POOR3 good hours
🌊 1.7-2.1ft 💨 6-15kt 🌡️ 26-38°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.3ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-11kt E
Water Temperature:29°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Playa del Coco is an exposed beach break that can deliver approachable waves when swell is present. It works best with offshore winds from the east to northeast and picks up groundswells from the south to southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a moderate southwest swell combines with clean offshore east winds. The break offers both left and right-hand waves and rarely draws large crowds, even on better days. Surfers should be cautious of rips and shifting sandbars.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Sardinal | Neighborhood: La Aurora | County: Carrillo | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50503 | Road: Calle de la Playa | Full Address: Bar La Vida Loca, Calle de la Playa, La Aurora, El Coco, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, 50503, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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