Costa Rica News – (Surf Report June 13th and June 14th) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have our new Model of the Week. This weekend is a little small on the Pacific side but the Caribbean side is pumping this weekend with overhead sets rolling in. We have also added surf video from Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Brought to you by The Costa Rica Surf Zone
North Costa Rica & Central Costa Rica & South Costa Rica Forecast for the Pacific
FRIDAY: Fading mix of SW and secondary South swell, with mainly waist-shoulder-head high waves at good breaks.
WEATHER/WIND: Most areas will see calm to light/variable to locally light+ offshore wind for the early mornings, before a moderate onshore WSW-SW’erly seabreeze gradually develops over the mid to late morning hours and into each afternoon. NOTE – Good chance for the wind to back off into the evenings for a glassoff for some locations before dark, especially the more sheltered/tucked away spots. NOTE – Passing showers or thunderstorms due to temporarily affect/change local wind conditions.
Friday 06/13 – 0.9-1.2m+ – waist to shoulder high occ. 1.5m – Modest mix of SW and South swells
Saturday 06/14 – 0.9-1.2m – waist to chest high – SW and S swell combo eases
Video of the Surf at Playa Hermosa – Equipment From Reel Cameras
Moderate short period wind waves from the east-northeast rising slightly later in the next few days. Light and variable northeast winds with smooth seas, increasing rapidly later. Moderate short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the early part of next week. Light and variable northwest winds, increasing rapidly later and switching to the east.
Friday 06/13 – 1.8-2.1m – Shoulder high to 0.5m overhead – Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable northeast winds with smooth seas, increasing rapidly later.
Saturday 06/14 – 2.1-2.4m – Head high to 1m overhead – Moderate mid period swell from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable east-southeast winds, increasing rapidly later and switching to the east-northeast.
Model of the Week – Vivienne
Photos courtesy of Scott Alexander/Pura Vida Fotos. For more of his work visit Helloimscott.com. B/W edit by Vivienne