Caca Rio surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 27 Feb 2026 CST
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Caca Rio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caca Rio sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caca Rio this week:

The surf forecast for Caca Rio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caca Rio in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 28th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 5th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 6th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)99999999999999991010111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2803543543464074224134804223813853464805014695317948151192983831
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
NE
0
SW
0
N
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NE
5
NNE
5
WSW
0
NNE
10
NE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
WSW
0
NW
10
NE
5
W
5
N
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscrossglasscrossglasscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50AM
0.44
10:59PM
0.22
9:56AM
0.43
11:48PM
0.26
11:00AM
0.40
12:32AM
0.30
12:04PM
0.38
1:12AM
0.34
1:09PM
0.35
1:50AM
0.37
2:15PM
0.32
2:26AM
0.39
3:23PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:00AM
0.16
4:45PM
0.09
1:58AM
0.19
5:51PM
0.11
3:33AM
0.22
6:42PM
0.13
6:16AM
0.22
7:24PM
0.15
7:47AM
0.19
8:00PM
0.16
8:47AM
0.15
8:33PM
0.17
9:36AM
0.11
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---2--32-----133-2722
Temp. °C242828252827252727232727232727242727252827
Feels °C (?)283131303029292830252928252929282929293129
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Information about the Caca Rio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caca Rio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caca Rio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caca Rio 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 (Caca Rio) 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 Caca Rio 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 Limon? If you are looking for accommodation near Caca Rio, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changuinola which is 65 km (40 miles) away, Siquirres, Turrialba and San Isidro.

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