Playita Surf Report & Forecast
Quepos, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
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3
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🌊 SWELL
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4.6
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HEIGHT
4.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
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SWELL
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0.2ft @
15s
15s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 18s | SSW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 21°C | 31°C | 1mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.9mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.8mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.7mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.6mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.5mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | E | 2kt | 21°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SSE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 2kt | 25°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.6mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 25°C | 31°C | 1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 24°C | 31°C | 1.3mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | W | 2kt | 23°C | 31°C | 1.2mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.2ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 22°C | 31°C | 1.2mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-5.2ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-26°C
Sunday
Apr 5EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-4.8ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 19-27°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.2ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 19-27°C
Tuesday
Apr 7EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-3.6ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 20-26°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 20-29°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-2.9ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 20-29°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:4.8ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-5kt NE
Water Temperature:30-31°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Playita is an exposed beach and reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers quite reliable surf with both left and right-hand beach breaks. The most favorable conditions are a south groundswell with offshore winds from the east-northeast. The spot is unlikely to be crowded, even when the surf is on, but surfers should be aware of rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in November.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Town: Quepos | Neighborhood: Los Lirios | County: Quepos | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60601 | Road: Calle Parador | Full Address: Parador Nature Resort & Spa, Calle Parador, Los Lirios, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601, 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 DirectionENE
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