Playa Grande Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
FAIR

Surf Height

8-10FT

2x overhead

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

6.2FT17s
SW216º
2.5FT6s
SSW195º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

1KTSN

1kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

3.5FT

Temperature

87°F

spotName Wind & Weather
82ºF

Rashguard

Schaler Perry

North Costa Rica Forecast

Schaler Perry •

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Check out the expert human forecast analysis below:

Mainland Mexico and Central America Outlook

The LOTUS model continues to produce 16 days of hourly forecasts at hundreds of spots around Mexico and Central America, which focuses on surf and conditions in the coming days and weeks. For a mid- to long-range outlook on trends, check out the WaveFax, also updated every Wednesday. Thank you for your support as a Premium Member.

We've recently made adjustments to our forecast model at Playa Grande. If you have feedback on the forecast, please answer the "Was our forecast accurate last time you surfed" question. For more detailed feedback, please email us at [email protected]. Thanks!

Playa Grande Surf Forecast

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Playa Grande Surf Guide

Located in Las Baulas National Park, around 200 meters south of Las Palmeras, Playa Grande has the most power and best shape in the area, which makes it the main focus for many of the region’s surfers. A well-shaped and occasionally punchy set of sandbars in a beautiful natural setting, this is quintessential Costa Rica surfing. Left and right peaks dole out square tubes or rippable sections, depending on the tide and swell. It’s possible to roll into the double-up from the outside, or you can j... Read more