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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 18 Jul 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raps this week:
The surf forecast for Raps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raps in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raps over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 454 | 314 | 263 | 425 | 379 | 406 | 298 | 357 | 356 | 364 | 314 | 357 | 423 | 369 | 371 | 355 | 293 | 200 | 198 | 151 | 141 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 2.05 | 8:56AM 2.37 | 9:28PM 1.98 | 9:58AM 2.34 | 10:38PM 1.95 | 11:05AM 2.33 | 11:48PM 1.98 | 12:11PM 2.35 | 12:54AM 2.06 | 1:13PM 2.40 | 1:54AM 2.17 | 2:09PM 2.45 | 2:47AM 2.28 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:29AM 0.44 | 3:25PM 0.46 | 3:31AM 0.50 | 4:32PM 0.45 | 4:39AM 0.53 | 5:39PM 0.40 | 5:48AM 0.51 | 6:43PM 0.33 | 6:54AM 0.46 | 7:41PM 0.24 | 7:54AM 0.39 | 8:33PM 0.16 | 8:48AM 0.33 | ||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | ||
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 34 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | ||
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Information about the Raps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Raps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raps 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 (Raps) 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 Raps 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.
Raps is 39 km (24 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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