SundayDay 1
5.0 ft- Primary swell
- 3.8 ft · 16.3 s · SW
- Wind max
- 8.0 mph · W
Jacó · Central Pacific Costa Rica
Playa Jacó
surf report.
The region's most convenient surf base, with lessons, board rentals, restaurants and services close to the sand.
The next three days
Wave energy,
at a glance.
UpdatedOct 18 · 11:45 AM
MondayDay 2
4.9 ft- Primary swell
- 3.6 ft · 15.6 s · SW
- Wind max
- 4.6 mph · N
TuesdayDay 3
4.2 ft- Primary swell
- 3.1 ft · 14.7 s · SW
- Wind max
- 8.0 mph · E
Model data: PacIOOS WaveWatch III + NOAA GFS. Values describe model grid conditions, not guaranteed breaking-wave face height.
The local read
What the numbers
do not tell you.
Jacó can be the practical call when Playa Hermosa is too heavy, but conditions and crowds vary across the beach.
- Break
- Beach break
- Best suited to
- Learners through experienced surfers, depending on the peak and day
- Access note
- Multiple public beach entrances are available; use guarded or established areas when possible.
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