Jacó Surf Forecast — Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Sand-bottom peaks along Costa Rica's busiest beach town and surf-school hub. Best shape mid-to-high tide on a SW swell; maxes out around head-high, when nearby Hermosa takes over.

Jacó is a surf spot in Puntarenas, Costa Rica located at 9.6110, -84.6360. 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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JACÓ

5-6ft
3.3ft @ 18s SW
Medium confidence
Wind
1mph
Offshore
Temp
77°F
Water: 87°F

FORECAST

MON
27/07
5-6ft
5
TUE
28/07
5-6ft
1
WED
29/07
5-6ft
1
THU
30/07
4-6ft
4
FRI
31/07
4-5ft
3

MONDAY 27/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-6ft
3.2ft@ 18s SW
510
mph
1651.6kJ
Noon
5-6ft
3.2ft@ 17s SW
923
mph
1548.9kJ
6pm
5-6ft
3.3ft@ 17s SW
411
mph
1436.7kJ
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TUESDAY 28/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-6ft
3.3ft@ 17s SW
12
mph
1473.3kJ
Noon
5-6ft
3.3ft@ 18s SW
619
mph
1678.9kJ
6pm
5-6ft
3.3ft@ 17s SW
39
mph
1639.1kJ
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WEDNESDAY 29/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-6ft
3.2ft@ 16s SW
13
mph
1344.6kJ
Noon
5-6ft
3.2ft@ 16s SW
619
mph
1222.1kJ
6pm
5-6ft
3.2ft@ 16s SW
29
mph
1148.0kJ
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THURSDAY 30/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
4-6ft
3.0ft@ 15s SW
48
mph
911.7kJ
Noon
4-6ft
2.9ft@ 15s SW
720
mph
801.8kJ
6pm
4-5ft
2.8ft@ 14s SW
29
mph
743.4kJ
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FRIDAY 31/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
4-5ft
2.7ft@ 14s SW
713
mph
610.9kJ
Noon
4-5ft
2.7ft@ 13s SW
719
mph
580.2kJ
6pm
4-5ft
2.6ft@ 13s SW
310
mph
507.0kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 5:27amSunset: 6:01pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 97%
N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
21.5 mi
Visibility
3/5
Rating

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Jacó 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.