Punta Burica surf break

Punta Burica surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 EST
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Punta Burica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Burica sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Burica this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Burica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
2
2
1
3
3
0
3
4
1
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)181816161616151515141414141516151519181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)399444617452525506382455443400394357362581499449443517125914101310
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
NNW
5
ENE
20
WSW
10
N
10
ENE
15
SW
10
NW
5
E
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
E
10
SSW
10
N
10
E
20
SW
5
NW
5
ENE
15
WSW
5
NW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29PM
2.35
9:17AM
2.19
9:29PM
2.24
10:27AM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58AM
0.91
3:19PM
1.16
4:02AM
1.00
4:35PM
1.20
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
---23--2-2-----212--131
Temp. °C292928292928292928292828292928292828282827
Feels °C (?)323332303230313232323131323230303131293030
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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 16 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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