Rio Claro surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 05 Jul 2025 CST
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Rio Claro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Claro sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Claro this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Claro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Claro over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thu
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)161515141414141313131213121211111118181616151414141317161617171616161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)631590523465383307296213251210247293347422441310610491740711838607585514463741912117197711181067925798765606443
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
SE
10
S
5
SE
10
SE
10
SSW
5
W
5
S
10
WSW
5
NW
5
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
NW
5
S
10
SW
5
NNW
5
SE
5
SW
0
NNE
5
S
5
SW
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
2.37
11:57PM
2.12
12:06PM
2.40
12:51AM
2.18
12:56PM
2.46
1:39AM
2.28
1:43PM
2.55
2:23AM
2.38
2:26PM
2.63
3:05AM
2.50
3:08PM
2.71
3:44AM
2.61
3:48PM
2.75
4:23AM
2.71
4:28PM
2.77
5:02AM
2.79
5:10PM
2.75
5:42AM
2.85
5:53PM
2.70
6:24AM
2.87
6:40PM
2.62
7:09AM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54AM
0.98
5:46PM
0.78
5:51AM
0.96
6:38PM
0.70
6:44AM
0.90
7:25PM
0.60
7:32AM
0.82
8:09PM
0.50
8:17AM
0.73
8:50PM
0.40
9:00AM
0.66
9:29PM
0.33
9:42AM
0.59
10:07PM
0.28
10:24AM
0.54
10:44PM
0.26
11:06AM
0.50
11:23PM
0.28
11:50AM
0.49
12:04AM
0.33
12:37PM
0.49
12:48AM
0.41
1:28PM
0.51
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thu
17
Sunrise-5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22-
Sunset--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57
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Rain (mm)
5-3213--39126379163263158-1212253133
Temp. °C252827262728262828262728252727252727252727252727252827262828262828262728
Feels °C (?)303130303032313231303131313230293130293131303231303030313232303232303232

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rio Claro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Claro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Claro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Claro 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 (Rio Claro) 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 Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 51 km (32 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Puerto Armuelles which is 82 km (51 miles) away

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