Mal País Surf Forecast — Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Rocky reef and point setups scattered along the coast south of Santa Teresa, headlined by the right point off Punta Barrigona. Less crowded than its neighbour; best around mid tide on a SW swell.

Mal País is a surf spot in Puntarenas, Costa Rica located at 9.6200, -85.1510. View the free 16-day forecast: wave height, swell period and direction, wind speed and direction, tide and live buoy conditions, plus a multi-day surf outlook and model comparison.

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MAL PAÍS

6-7ft
3.8ft @ 18s SW
Wind
3mph
Offshore
Temp
78°F
Water: 88°F

FORECAST

MON
27/07
6-7ft
5
TUE
28/07
6-7ft
1
WED
29/07
6-7ft
4
THU
30/07
5-7ft
6
FRI
31/07
4-6ft
5

MONDAY 27/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-7ft
3.8ft@ 18s SW
48
mph
2146.0kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.0ft@ 17s SW
819
mph
2128.4kJ
6pm
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 17s SW
613
mph
2062.0kJ
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TUESDAY 28/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 17s SW
12
mph
2150.4kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 18s SW
718
mph
2430.1kJ
6pm
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 17s SW
410
mph
2296.8kJ
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WEDNESDAY 29/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 16s SW
47
mph
1975.9kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 16s SW
718
mph
1734.0kJ
6pm
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 15s SW
614
mph
1642.8kJ
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THURSDAY 30/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-7ft
3.8ft@ 15s SW
610
mph
1308.6kJ
Noon
5-6ft
3.6ft@ 14s SW
616
mph
1134.8kJ
6pm
5-6ft
3.5ft@ 14s SW
714
mph
1028.6kJ
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FRIDAY 31/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
4-6ft
3.3ft@ 14s SW
58
mph
866.2kJ
Noon
4-6ft
3.3ft@ 13s SW
821
mph
788.8kJ
6pm
4-6ft
3.3ft@ 13s SW
513
mph
724.6kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 5:29amSunset: 6:04pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 82%
N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
0.5 mi
Visibility
5/5
Rating

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Mal País is a popular surf destination. Check the current conditions and forecast to plan your session. The rating system helps you understand the quality of the surf based on wave height, period, direction, wind conditions, and tide.