Playa Escondida Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Playa Escondida
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 18s | SSW | 3kt | S | 4kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 1kt | E | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | NW | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | W | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 2kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SW | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SW | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SW | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SSW | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SSW | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | S | 4kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
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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.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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