Parrita · Central Pacific Costa Rica

Esterillos
surf report.

Esterillos Oeste, Centro and Este stretch along a broad open coast with room to look for a suitable peak.

The next three days

Wave energy,
at a glance.

UpdatedAug 23 · 10:01 PM

3-day outlookWave height & primary swell
Wave height and primary swell forecast for Esterillos 3.9 ft 3.8 ft 3.4 ft
SundayDay 1
3.9 ft
Primary swell
3.4 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
8.8 mph · NW
MondayDay 2
3.8 ft
Primary swell
3.0 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
5.9 mph · SW
TuesdayDay 3
3.4 ft
Primary swell
2.5 ft · 9.4 s · S
Wind max
6.1 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.

The three Esterillos sectors are not identical. Wind, tide, river mouths and swell direction shape where the better window appears.

Break
Long beach break with several sectors
Best suited to
Intermediate surfers and explorers, conditions dependent
Access note
Choose a known public entrance and confirm road and river conditions in wet season.