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Mal País
Mal País, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.2m 12sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Nice long waves· 12s
Wind
Light wind, clean waves ✓7kph
NNW
Best time to surf
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24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲12:26 AM0.9m
▼06:41 AM1.0m
▲12:59 PM1.0m
▼07:13 PM1.0m
Today's Tides · Monday, March 30, 2026
Now0.78m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
12:26 AM
0.93m
▲
High Tide
12:59 PM
1.04m
▼
Low Tide
06:41 AM
1.00m
▼
Low Tide
07:13 PM
1.00m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.2m face · Avg 12s
Primary swell S · 1.2m · 12s
Mon, Mar 30
1.1-1.7m
24h
11.7s
1.1-1.8m
03h
11.7s
1.2-1.9m
06h
11.7s
1.2-1.9m
09h
11.8s
1.3-2.0m
12h
11.8s
1.4-2.1m
15h
11.7s
1.4-2.2m
18h
11.4s
1.4-2.2m
21h
10.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Mon, Mar 30
4.1
↖
24h
NNW
5.8
↑
03h
N
6.5
↗
06h
NE
2.9
↗
09h
NNE
16.6
↙
12h
SSW
17.7
↙
15h
WSW
12.4
↙
18h
WSW
2.8
↙
21h
SW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 07:13 PM
Some beach break sections at high tide suitable for beginners, but main breaks are reef-based and better for experienced surfers. Santa Teresa beach break is better for learning.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Mal País. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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