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Punta Burica surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 22 Aug 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Burica this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Burica over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Burica in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Burica over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 719 | 652 | 657 | 532 | 568 | 527 | 600 | 1006 | 1829 | 1950 | 2001 | 2427 | 2501 | 1961 | 1546 | 1239 | 1015 | 961 | 930 | 476 | 354 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 2.88 | 3:38AM 2.93 | 3:51PM 2.96 | 4:19AM 3.04 | 4:32PM 2.99 | 4:56AM 3.10 | 5:10PM 2.98 | 5:31AM 3.10 | 5:47PM 2.92 | 6:06AM 3.04 | 6:24PM 2.81 | 6:40AM 2.93 | 7:00PM 2.67 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:21PM 0.30 | 9:44AM 0.45 | 10:03PM 0.24 | 10:26AM 0.37 | 10:41PM 0.22 | 11:05AM 0.33 | 11:18PM 0.26 | 11:42AM 0.34 | 11:53PM 0.34 | 12:18PM 0.39 | 12:27AM 0.46 | 12:55PM 0.48 | 1:02AM 0.61 | ||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 9 | 4 | - | 16 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo Dulce
The wind is still cross-on at Punta Burica (light winds from the S at Enrique Malek wx 65 km from Punta Burica). 1.5m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.4m 17s long period groundswell from the SW and a 0.4m 3s local chop from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Punta Burica Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Burica provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Burica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Burica 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 (Punta Burica) 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 Punta Burica 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 Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Burica, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Puerto Armuelles which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Concepcion which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Pedregal, David and Golfito.
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