Caca Rio surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 29 May 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
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Caca Rio surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
490
378
313
264
193
188
184
179
188
201
196
250
250
281
422
413
362
378
378
370
354
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
W
5
W
10
NE
5
WSW
5
N
10
NNE
0
S
5
NNW
10
N
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
5
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
W
5
NW
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:51PM0.43m
11:29PM0.42m
00:09AM0.42m
00:47AM0.42m
1:23AM0.41m
6:50PM0.25m
6:42PM0.27m
Low Tide
7:34AM0.02m
8:08AM0.00m
8:41AM-0.01m
9:12AM-0.00m
9:42AM0.01m
7:19PM0.25m
10:10AM0.03m
8:46PM0.27m
10:35AM0.05m
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
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5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
3
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
5
1
4
Temp °C
26
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
28
28
26
29
30
30
33
32
32
34
33
33
33
32
32
32
33
32
33
32
30
32
32
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
490
378
313
264
193
188
184
179
188
201
196
250
250
281
422
413
362
378
378
370
354
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
150
0
0
93
0
0
0
0
0
109
0
0
0
0
0
34
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
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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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