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Playa Hermosa Jaco
Jacó, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.4m 15sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.1m
Long powerful waves· 15s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water3kph
W
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲03:32 AM1.1m
▼09:35 AM1.1m
▲03:46 PM1.3m
▼10:02 PM1.2m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 3, 2026
Now0.10m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
03:32 AM
1.09m
▲
High Tide
03:46 PM
1.25m
▼
Low Tide
09:35 AM
1.12m
▼
Low Tide
10:02 PM
1.19m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.5m face · Avg 14s
Primary swell SSW · 1.4m · 15s
Fri, Apr 3
1.4-2.1m
24h
15.1s
1.5-2.3m
03h
14.6s
1.6-2.4m
06h
14.2s
1.6-2.5m
09h
13.7s
1.6-2.5m
12h
13.1s
1.6-2.5m
15h
12.8s
1.6-2.5m
18h
12.7s
1.6-2.4m
21h
12.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Fri, Apr 3
1.8
←
24h
W
4.5
↖
03h
NNW
6.5
↑
06h
N
10.9
↖
09h
NNW
6.8
↙
12h
WSW
12.3
↙
15h
SSW
8.7
↙
18h
SW
5.2
↙
21h
WSW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Not recommended for beginners due to strong currents, powerful waves, and frequent rip tides. Consider nearby Jacó Beach for learning.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Playa Hermosa Jaco. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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