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Rio Claro surf Forecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 CST
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Rio Claro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Claro sea temperature is 30.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.6 °C max: 30.4 °C min: 28.7 °C)
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Rio Claro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Claro sea temperature is 30.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.6 °C max: 30.4 °C min: 28.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Claro this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Claro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 12 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Claro over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)191818171616161416161515151414141313131312131716161815161615141414131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)7164641259827742892978508104299110511214924778767537326321235183254238246742859390344715715344478394415312303427
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SSW
0
E
5
SE
10
SW
5
W
0
S
10
WSW
10
W
10
SE
10
SSW
5
E
5
ESE
10
SSW
0
SSE
5
W
15
W
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NW
0
SW
10
WSW
0
NW
5
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SW
10
SW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscrossonglasscrosscrosscross-
off
glassonglassglasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
2.32
12:26AM
2.27
12:50PM
2.46
1:12AM
2.38
1:28PM
2.59
1:51AM
2.49
2:03PM
2.70
2:28AM
2.57
2:37PM
2.79
3:03AM
2.63
3:11PM
2.83
3:38AM
2.65
3:44PM
2.83
4:12AM
2.63
4:18PM
2.80
4:47AM
2.58
4:53PM
2.75
5:25AM
2.51
5:31PM
2.67
6:07AM
2.44
6:15PM
2.57
6:56AM
2.38
7:07PM
2.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
0.87
6:33AM
0.78
7:05PM
0.72
7:15AM
0.70
7:44PM
0.58
7:52AM
0.62
8:20PM
0.45
8:27AM
0.55
8:54PM
0.35
9:02AM
0.51
9:28PM
0.29
9:35AM
0.50
10:02PM
0.28
10:09AM
0.52
10:37PM
0.30
10:44AM
0.56
11:13PM
0.36
11:22AM
0.63
11:53PM
0.44
12:04PM
0.72
12:39AM
0.53
12:56PM
0.81
1:33AM
0.62
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:22--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
111-11012201----312102-1-395293122263--
Temp. °C303028302928292927282826292827292927282927292827292927292928292928292928
Feels °C (?)333333333232323331303030333232323231313332343131333331333233343233333233

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rio Claro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Claro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Claro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Claro surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rio Claro) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rio Claro may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Rio Claro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 51 km (32 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Puerto Armuelles which is 82 km (51 miles) away

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