When should you surf Playitas today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playitas surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playitas (Central Puntarenas).
Best score today
1006h
Now
8808:00
Waves
1.3 m
14 s
Wind
3 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.8 m
Light
05:24 → 17:19
Best windows today
5h88/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 2 km/h
6h100/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 2 km/h
7h63/100
1.2 m · 13 s · 3 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 68 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 63 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 56 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 79 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 68 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 0 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 0 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 90 | 1.2 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 90 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playitas 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 Playitas 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 Playitas.