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Mal País
Mal País, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.3m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲02:27 AM1.3m
▼08:22 AM1.3m
▲02:44 PM1.6m
▼08:56 PM1.5m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 17, 2026
Now1.33m↘ Falling
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High Tide
02:27 AM
1.26m
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High Tide
02:44 PM
1.59m
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Low Tide
08:22 AM
1.33m
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Low Tide
08:56 PM
1.54m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.3–2.2m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell S · 1.5m · 12s
Sat, Apr 18
1.4-2.2m
24h
11.7s
1.4-2.2m
03h
11.7s
1.4-2.2m
06h
11.4s
1.4-2.2m
09h
11.2s
1.4-2.2m
12h
11.3s
1.4-2.1m
15h
11.3s
1.4-2.1m
18h
11.2s
1.3-2.1m
21h
11.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sat, Apr 18
0
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24h
N
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 08:22 AM
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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