Playa Hermosa (Osa Peninsula) Surf Report & Forecast

Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica

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Current Surf Conditions at Playa Hermosa (Osa Peninsula)

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Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
1
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
1kt
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AIR TEMP
28°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.2ft @
15s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.3ft waves with long-period 17s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-3.6ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft18sSW2ktWNW3kt28°C30°C0.2mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft17sSW2ktWNW3kt29°C31°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft17sSW2ktWNW3kt29°C31°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.7ft17sSW2ktNW2kt29°C31°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.8ft17sSW2ktNNW2kt28°C31°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3ft17sSW1ktNNW1kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSW1ktN—kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft16sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft16sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktENE1kt28°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktE1kt28°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktESE1kt28°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW2ktSSE2kt28°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW3ktSSW3kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW3ktSW3kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW4ktWSW4kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW5ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft16sSW6ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW5ktWSW4kt29°C31°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW4ktWSW3kt29°C31°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-3.6ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.0ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 27-29°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.6ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.4ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt WNW
Water Temperature:30-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Playa Hermosa (Osa Peninsula) is an exposed beach break that produces solid, consistent surf when conditions align. It works best with offshore winds from the east and strong groundswells from the south to southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a southwest swell combines with clean offshore east winds. The break offers both left and right-hand peaks and can draw a modest lineup on good days. Surfers should watch for strong rips, shifting sandbars, and occasional shorebreak power.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Bahía Ballena | Neighborhood: Piedra Achiote | County: Osa | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60504 | Road: Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno | Full Address: Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Piedra Achiote, Playa Hermosa, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, 60504, 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 DirectionE

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