Costa Rica News – (Surf Report May 2nd and May 3rd) – We are going to give you the surf forecast for Costa Rica and we have our new Jaco Beach Model of the Week. This weekend has waves on both coasts of Costa Rica. 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: SSW swell eases with waves running shoulder high to a foot+ overhead at good breaks.
WEATHER/WIND: For most areas, look for light/variable wind for the early mornings. SW/WSW flow will build through the mid morning and into the afternoon at moderate speeds. Potential for evening clean ups. NOTE – Passing showers or thunderstorms can temporarily affect/change local wind conditions.
Friday 05/02 – 1.2-1.8m – shoulder high to 1 ft overhead – Easing SSW swell
Saturday 05/03– 0.9-1.5m – waist to head high – SSW swell tapers off
Video of the Surf at Playa Hermosa – Equipment From Reel Cameras
Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the next few days. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas until Saturday. Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the early part of next week. Light and variable northeast winds with smooth seas, increasing rapidly later.
Friday 05/02 – 1.5-1.8m – Head high to 0.3m overhead – Moderate short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light east-northeast winds with a slight chop.
Saturday 05/02 – 1.2-1.5m – Shoulder to head – Small short period wind waves from the east-northeast holding during the day. Light and variable northeast winds with smooth seas all day.
Jaco Beach of the Week – Daniela
Photos courtesy of Scott Alexander/Pura Vida Fotos. For more of his work visit Helloimscott.com.
Scott Alexander Photography, Costa Rica
