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Rio Claro Surf Forecast
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Rio Claro surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Claro this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Claro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Claro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | |
615 | 468 | 468 | 367 | 294 | 271 | 206 | 189 | 186 | 315 | 385 | 446 | 429 | 660 | 557 | 588 | 269 | 507 | 529 | 507 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 7:11AM2.64m | 7:29PM2.63m | 8:16AM2.52m | 8:38PM2.46m | 9:29AM2.47m | 9:54PM2.37m | 10:40AM2.49m | 11:08PM2.36m | 11:43AM2.57m | 00:11AM2.42m | 12:35PM2.66m | 1:04AM2.50m | 1:19PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.29m | 1:18PM0.59m | 1:54AM0.46m | 2:28PM0.74m | 3:03AM0.60m | 3:45PM0.80m | 4:14AM0.67m | 5:00PM0.76m | 5:20AM0.68m | 6:03PM0.66m | 6:17AM0.65m | 6:55PM0.54m | 7:05AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — |
 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 |
14 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 11 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 615 | 468 | 468 | 367 | 294 | 271 | 206 | 189 | 186 | 183 | 385 | 446 | 429 | 660 | 557 | 588 | 257 | 507 | 529 | 507 | 372 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | W 13 | SSW 16 | S 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 61 | 122 | 315 | 128 | 126 | 70 | 18 | 103 | 3 | 269 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 7 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 17 | NW 7 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | S 8 | — | WNW 14 | W 18 | S 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 55 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 33 | — | 20 | 6 | 56 | 23 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 0 | 27 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
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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 16 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.
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