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Playita surf Forecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playita this week:
The surf forecast for Playita over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playita in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playita over the next 12 days.
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 625 | 661 | 553 | 755 | 424 | 343 | 496 | 299 | 291 | 487 | 491 | 485 | 439 | 357 | 198 | 303 | 115 | 215 | 157 | 128 | 189 | 176 | 149 | 154 | 186 | 286 | 217 | 273 | 334 | 400 | 277 | 277 | 189 | 368 | 407 | 481 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 2.14 | 12:40PM 2.42 | 1:12AM 2.22 | 1:20PM 2.51 | 1:53AM 2.30 | 1:59PM 2.58 | 2:32AM 2.36 | 2:37PM 2.63 | 3:11AM 2.41 | 3:16PM 2.67 | 3:50AM 2.44 | 3:55PM 2.67 | 4:30AM 2.45 | 4:36PM 2.66 | 5:13AM 2.45 | 5:19PM 2.61 | 5:58AM 2.45 | 6:07PM 2.54 | 6:49AM 2.46 | 7:00PM 2.45 | 7:44AM 2.48 | 8:00PM 2.37 | 8:43AM 2.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:24AM 0.78 | 7:04PM 0.59 | 7:07AM 0.71 | 7:44PM 0.47 | 7:48AM 0.65 | 8:22PM 0.38 | 8:27AM 0.59 | 9:00PM 0.31 | 9:05AM 0.54 | 9:38PM 0.26 | 9:45AM 0.52 | 10:17PM 0.25 | 10:26AM 0.53 | 10:58PM 0.27 | 11:10AM 0.56 | 11:42PM 0.31 | 11:59AM 0.60 | 12:29AM 0.37 | 12:54PM 0.65 | 1:20AM 0.44 | 1:55PM 0.67 | 2:17AM 0.50 | 3:02PM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
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Rain (mm) | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playita surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playita) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Playita, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tejar which is 40 km (25 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, San Isidro and Aserri.
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