Eclipse Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Costa-Rica – Golfo Dulce)
| Name: | Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Eclipse in Golfo Dulce is an exposed river break that has reasonably consistent surf Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rocks,jellyfish,sea-lice.
Overall Eclipse Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Eclipse surf quality by season and Eclipse surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Costa-Rica - Golfo Dulce surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Eclipse
Visitor Reviews of Eclipse |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Eclipse:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta Burica | 8 mi |
| Second closest break | Cabo Blanco | 21 mi |
| Third closest break | La Esquina del Mar | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pavones | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hog Hole | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Eclipse: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 604 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 818 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 1208 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1238 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 1299 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Eclipse: |
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| Closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 94 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 127 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 181 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | San Juan del Norte (Greytown), Nicaragua | 198 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 222 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Eclipse: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1249 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1856 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1858 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1894 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1904 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Eclipse: |
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| Closest city location | Punta de Burica (Panama) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Armuelles (Panama) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Finca Blanco Numero Uno (Panama) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | La Esperanza (Panama) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Progreso (Panama) | 21 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Eclipse is Coto 47 Airport (OTR) in Costa Rica, 50 km (31 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Eclipse is Enrique Malek International (David) Airport (DAV) in Panama, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Golfito Airport (GLF) in Costa Rica, 62 km (39 miles) away.
- Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Costa Rica is 107 km (66 miles) away.
- Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) in Panama is the fifth nearest airport to Eclipse and is 151 km (94 miles) away.
