Raps Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

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Raps Surf Guide

Raps in Guanacaste is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. A remote wave spot that never gets crowded. Beware of - Urchins - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Sharks.

Raps Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Raps:

The best conditions reported for surf at Raps occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Raps (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Raps with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 78% of the time in July while 22% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

78%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

22%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Raps Location Map

Interactive Raps surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Raps is Nosara Airport (NOB) in Costa Rica, 26 km (16 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Raps is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR), also in Costa Rica, 57 km (35 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Raps Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 02:01 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 07
ft, °F	3AM	6AM	9AM	12PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	17	17	16	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off

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Tides at Raps

Current tide and informaton

For Junquillal, 2 km from Raps.

Next High Water: 08:12am | 2.15m

Next Low Water: 02:32pm | 0.64m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Raps Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Raps won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite