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Level 3/10

Playa Guiones

Nosara, Costa Rica

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Playa Guiones is Nosara's main event—seven kilometers of consistent beach break peaks that have transformed this remote corner of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula into a world-renowned surf and yoga destination. The wave is endlessly forgiving, with soft walls perfect for longboarding and learning, yet capable of punchy peaks when larger swells arrive. The community that has grown around these waves blends wellness culture with surf stoke in a way that defines modern tropical surf travel. Consistent, warm, beautiful, and welcoming—Guiones delivers exactly what it promises.

Playa Guiones surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today20

Good

0.8mSW@13s

7km/h

0.8m@13s

7km/h

Mon21

Good

1.0mSW@12s

6km/h

1.0m@12s

6km/h

Tue22

Good

0.9mSW@13s

9km/h

0.9m@13s

9km/h

Wed23

Fair

1.0mWSW@14s

11km/h

1.0m@14s

11km/h

Thu24

Fair

0.7mWSW@13s

13km/h

0.7m@13s

13km/h

Fri25

Fair

0.8mWSW@13s

12km/h

0.8m@13s

12km/h

Sat26

Good

1.0mSW@13s

6km/h

1.0m@13s

6km/h

Sun27

Fair

1.2mSW@12s

10km/h

1.2m@12s

10km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.0mW@11s

12km/h

1.0m@11s

12km/h

Tue29

Poor

0.0mN@11s

10km/h

0.0m@11s

10km/h

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 2 km/h · PM 10 km/h

Swell

0.8m

SW(215°)

Score: 13/25

Period

13s

Medium period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

7km/h

SE(141°)

Score: 20/25

Weather

27°C

1.0mm95%

First light 5:01amSunrise 5:31amSunset 5:39pmLast light 6:09pm

Secondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:01am–6:09pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.5–2.0m

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swell

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9g27

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tidem

2:08am0.8m

8:34am1.8m

3:08pm0.7m

9:20pm1.6m

3:30am0.8m

9:43am1.8m

4:20pm0.7m

4:40am0.8m

10:54am1.8m

5:18pm0.7m

5:38am0.7m

11:48am1.9m

6:08pm0.5m

6:30am0.6m

12:36pm2.0m

6:47pm0.4m

1:01am2.1m

7:12am0.4m

1:16pm2.1m

7:24pm0.3m

1:37am2.3m

7:52am0.2m

1:57pm2.2m

8:00pm0.2m

2:13am2.4m

8:32am0.1m

2:36pm2.2m

8:38pm0.1m

2:51am2.5m

9:09am0.0m

3:15pm2.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:08 am

Low tide - 0.78m

8:34 am

High tide - 1.81m

3:08 pm

Low tide - 0.73m

9:20 pm

High tide - 1.64m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction21/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind20/25

Raw Score77/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score78/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score78

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Direction range: 190° - 250°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.5m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (80°)
Offshore range: 40° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.5m - 2m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Bottom

Sand

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: 2hrs from Liberia airport. Scenic drive through jungle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Playa Guiones?

The Playa Guiones profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.5m and 2m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Playa Guiones?

The Playa Guiones profile uses wind from E (80°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 40° to 120°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Playa Guiones?

The Playa Guiones scoring profile favors swell from SSW (190° to 250°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Playa Guiones?

The main season at Playa Guiones is May-Nov. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Year-round. S-SW green-season swells are the primary power source; winter NW pulses can also work.