When should you surf Playa Ballena today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 17h with a 75/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playa Ballena surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playa Ballena (Central Puntarenas).
Best score today
756h
Now
5009:00
Waves
1.1 m
14 s
Wind
4 km/h
Side-onshore · W
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.8 m
Light
05:22 → 17:17
Best windows today
5h63/100
1.0 m · 13 s · 2 km/h
6h75/100
1.0 m · 13 s · 4 km/h
7h63/100
1.0 m · 13 s · 6 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 63 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 75 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 63 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 63 | 1.0 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 14 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playa Ballena today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Playa Ballena suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Playa Ballena.