When should you surf Playa Grande today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 7h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playa Grande surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playa Grande (Costa Rica · Guanacaste (Las Baulas)).
Best score today
885h05
Now
8807:00
Waves
1.4 m
15 s
Wind
7 km/h
Side-onshore · S
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.7 m
Light
05:31 → 17:25
Best windows today
5h0588/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 4 km/h
6h88/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 8 km/h
7h88/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 7 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 63 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 50 | 1.4 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 50 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 8 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 8 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 7 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 56 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 56 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 6 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 20 | 1.3 m · 15 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playa Grande 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 Grande 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 Grande.