Caca Rio surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

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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
28.8° C
(Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Mon
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)888999998888778878888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)113151193258264287275281256175166133114108130129126147164191173
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
0
ENE
5
ENE
5
W
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
S
0
SSW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
5
W
15
NW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrossoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
0.41
9:34PM
0.42
10:19PM
0.43
11:05PM
0.43
11:54PM
0.42
2:49PM
0.29
12:44AM
0.40
2:51PM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:45AM
0.08
6:31AM
0.07
6:56AM
0.07
7:14AM
0.08
7:33AM
0.09
7:56AM
0.10
6:56PM
0.26
8:21AM
0.12
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Saturday
09
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Sunrise-5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22-
Sunset--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:51
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Rain (mm)
1223-3910311---11412341
Temp. °C262828262928262623252727252828252828262626
Feels °C (?)303131303030292824283030293030283131302827
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Caca Rio (calm at Linea de Base wx 63 km from Caca Rio). A 0.9m swell from the NE

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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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