SundayDay 1
3.9 ft- Primary swell
- 3.4 ft · 9.9 s · S
- Wind max
- 8.8 mph · NW
Garabito · Central Pacific Costa Rica
Playa Herradura
surf report.
A protected horseshoe-shaped bay north of Jacó, better known for boating and calmer water than open-coast power.
The next three days
Wave energy,
at a glance.
UpdatedAug 23 · 9:32 PM
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.
Because the bay is sheltered, offshore swell numbers do not translate directly to breaking-wave size here.
- Break
- Sheltered bay
- Best suited to
- Learners and sheltered-water days when conditions allow
- Access note
- Use established public access and stay clear of marina operations.
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