The Tree Surf Report & Forecast

Jacó, Costa Rica

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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
2
ft
🌊
SWELL
HEIGHT
2ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
15s
💨
WIND GUSTS
2kt
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AIR TEMP
26°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.3ft @
7s
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PRECIPITATION
0.4mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 2.0ft waves with long-period 15s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Sep 24
EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.1ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW2ktSSE3kt28°C29°C0.9mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW2ktSE3kt28°C28°C1.1mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft15sSW2ktE2kt27°C28°C1.3mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft15sSW2ktENE2kt27°C28°C1.5mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft15sSW2ktENE2kt27°C28°C1.6mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW2ktENE2kt26°C27°C1.7mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW2ktNE2kt26°C27°C1.7mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW3ktNE2kt26°C27°C1.3mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW3ktNE2kt26°C27°C0.8mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft15sSW3ktNNE2kt26°C27°C0.4mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft15sSW3ktNE2kt26°C27°C0.4mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft15sSW3ktNE2kt26°C27°C0.5mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2ft14sSW3ktENE2kt26°C27°C0.5mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2ft14sSW2ktE2kt27°C27°C0.4mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2ft14sSW2ktSE2kt27°C27°C0.4mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2ft14sSW2ktSSE1kt28°C27°C0.3mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2ft14sSW3ktS2kt28°C27°C0.2mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft14sSW4ktS3kt28°C27°C0.2mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft14sSW5ktSSW3kt28°C28°C0.2mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft14sSW5ktSSW4kt28°C28°C0.2mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft14sSW5ktSSW4kt28°C28°C0.2mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft14sSW5ktSSW4kt28°C28°C0.3mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft14sSW4ktS4kt28°C28°C0.3mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft14sSW4ktS5kt28°C28°C0.3mm

Friday

Sep 25
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-1.9ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Saturday

Sep 26
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.7ft 💨 4-7kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Sunday

Sep 27
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-2.9ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 26-27°C

Monday

Sep 28
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.8ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Tuesday

Sep 29
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Wednesday

Sep 30
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.1ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 26-29°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:2-6kt SSE
Water Temperature:27-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

The Tree is an exposed beach break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers pretty consistent left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the northeast. When the surf is on, it can get crowded, and surfers should be aware of crocodiles and snakes. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Jacó | County: Garabito | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 61101 | Road: Calle Playa Hermosa | Full Address: Calle Playa Hermosa, Pochotal, 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 DirectionNE

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