
Surf Forecasts:
Caca Rio surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NE swell.
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 (Jul 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caca Rio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°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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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
460 | 388 | 346 | 497 | 528 | 908 | 890 | 899 | 1132 | 1132 | 970 | 1042 | 855 | 756 | 983 | 873 | 772 | 940 | 945 | 881 | 945 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 1:35PM0.19m | 11:41PM0.51m | 2:22PM0.24m | 00:37AM0.49m | 3:07PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.45m | 3:49PM0.34m | 2:31AM0.40m | 4:30PM0.39m | 3:33AM0.35m | 5:09PM0.42m | 4:46AM0.29m | 5:47PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.19m | 7:53AM0.01m | 5:43PM0.22m | 8:34AM0.02m | 7:52PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:15PM0.21m | 9:47AM0.07m | 10:24PM0.19m | 10:19AM0.10m | 11:26PM0.16m | 10:47AM0.12m | 00:26AM0.14m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
460 | 388 | 346 | 497 | 528 | 908 | 890 | 899 | 1132 | 1132 | 970 | 1042 | 855 | 756 | 983 | 873 | 772 | 940 | 945 | 881 | 945 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










