Playa Escondida Surf Report & Forecast

Jacó, Costa Rica

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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
4.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
4.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
16s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
26°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.4ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 4.3ft swell with long-period 16s ground swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-4.8ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.6ft18sSSW3ktS4kt27°C29°C0.3mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.8ft17sSSW3ktSSE3kt27°C29°C0.3mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3ft17sSSW2ktSE2kt27°C29°C0.3mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSSW1ktE2kt27°C29°C0.3mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sSSW2ktENE2kt27°C29°C0.3mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sSSW2ktENE2kt26°C29°C0.2mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft17sSSW3ktNE2kt26°C29°C0.2mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft17sSSW3ktNE3kt26°C29°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft17sSSW3ktNE3kt26°C29°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft17sSSW4ktNNE4kt26°C29°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW3ktNNE3kt26°C29°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft16sSSW3ktN3kt26°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft16sSSW2ktN2kt26°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft16sSSW2ktNW2kt27°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft16sSSW2ktW2kt27°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft16sSSW2ktSW2kt28°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft16sSSW4ktSW2kt28°C29°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft16sSSW5ktSW3kt28°C29°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
4.7ft16sSSW6ktSW4kt28°C29°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
4.7ft16sSSW6ktSW4kt28°C29°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
4.7ft16sSSW6ktSW4kt28°C29°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
4.7ft16sSSW6ktSSW4kt28°C29°C0.2mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft16sSSW5ktSSW4kt28°C29°C0.2mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.8ft16sSSW4ktS4kt28°C29°C0.1mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-4.8ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.9-4.5ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-3.9ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.3ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 27-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.9ft 💨 0-8kt 🌡️ 27-29°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.7ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 26-30°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:4.4ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt S
Water Temperature:29°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Playa Escondida is a fairly exposed reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers fairly consistent left and right-hand reef breaks. 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. The spot is a popular wave that can get crowded, and surfers should be aware of rocks and private access. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in July.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Jacó | County: Garabito | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 61101 | Road: Calle Puerto Escondido | Full Address: Calle Puerto Escondido, Cond. Faro Escondido, Puerto Escondido, Jacó, Garabito, Puntarenas, 61101, 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 DirectionENE

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