Carola Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.89° S 89.61° W

Carola Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carola sea temperature is
26.2° C
4.4° 

Carola surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carola surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, NW swell with 27 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carola this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Carola in the next 16 days are 0.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 12th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 13s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. I've taken a good, hard look at what's on the table for us, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a long dry spell, so don't be in a rush to grab your board.

The first real wave energy doesn't show up until Monday, the 20th of July, and even then, it's a whisper, not a roar. Before that, from now right through to the 19th, we've got flat spells and poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy is basically zero for days on end, and what little bumps we see are tiny and weak. It's pretty grim.

Now, that Monday the 20th, things get interesting. We see a clean, cross-off wind out of the SSE, which is a major positive for Carola. This break is a reef setup for advanced surfers and it's fairly consistent, but we don't often see it working because it needs a north swell. On the 20th, we're finally getting a small pulse from the NW – about 1 ft at 13 seconds. That's a touch of groundswell, and with that clean wind, the lineup is going to be very inviting. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at around 56 in the morning. It's small, but for this spot, with this wind, it's our only real standout.

We've got more poor surf on the 21st, then another small window appears on the 22nd and 23rd of July. We're looking at 1 ft from the NW again, but the period gets very long – hitting 17 seconds on the afternoon of the 22nd and into the 23rd. That's some very long-period groundswell energy, which means more shape and power, but also longer waits between sets. The combined energy is still moderate, around 57 to 66, and the wind stays mostly clean. This is promising, but keep in mind it's a long-range call, so don't bet the farm on it. For a reef break like Carola (Costa Rica), that long-period NW swell will wrap in nicely.

Overall, there's a small, clean, and promising window starting around July 20th and flaring up again around the 22nd and 23rd. For the rest of it, leave your board in the bag. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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14
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14
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13
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16
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Energy kJ
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27
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
9:19AM1.83m
10:04PM1.63m
10:23AM1.84m
11:13PM1.69m
11:29AM1.88m
00:19AM1.79m
12:32PM1.94m
1:20AM1.91m
1:31PM2.00m
2:15AM2.03m
2:26PM2.06m
3:07AM2.12m
3:18PM2.09m
Low Tide
2:50AM0.57m
3:45PM0.48m
3:59AM0.60m
4:54PM0.43m
5:12AM0.58m
6:00PM0.34m
6:23AM0.52m
7:01PM0.24m
7:27AM0.43m
7:58PM0.13m
8:25AM0.33m
8:49PM0.05m
9:17AM0.26m
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Information about the Carola Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Carola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carola 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 (Carola) 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 Carola 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.

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