When should you surf Playa Matapalo today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 11h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playa Matapalo surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playa Matapalo (Central Puntarenas).
Best score today
795h
Now
7910:00
Waves
1.3 m
14 s
Wind
4 km/h
Offshore · NE
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.8 m
Light
05:24 → 17:18
Best windows today
5h79/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 1 km/h
6h79/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 7 km/h
7h79/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 3 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 23 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 23 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo 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 Matapalo.