Caca Rio surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 14 Apr 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
28.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caca Rio this week:

The surf forecast for Caca Rio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caca Rio in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caca Rio over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)888887787777667777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2612241621697757428255867944231426172941262626
Wind
(km/h)
0
ESE
10
NE
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
0
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NE
5
S
5
NE
10
NE
5
S
0
NNE
10
NE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffglasscrossglassglasscrossglassglasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise5:22--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42-
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--2-391------1-------
Temp. °C282826282826282726282825282825282725282825
Feels °C (?)303030303030302930303029303029302928293029
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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 16 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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