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Rio Claro surf Forecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 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 30.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.3 °C max: 30.8 °C min: 28.3 °C)
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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 30.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.3 °C max: 30.8 °C min: 28.3 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 9AM. 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 (May 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)181716161815161615141414181716151514141313131616151514141313131212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)390246582859480344612612405400394421418499778929857724571451355345422501631882672653511417404309295280276251
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NW
5
S
10
SW
5
S
5
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
5
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
SSW
15
W
10
WNW
5
SW
15
WSW
5
W
5
SW
10
WSW
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossglassoncross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscrossglassglasscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
2.80
4:47AM
2.58
4:53PM
2.75
5:25AM
2.51
5:31PM
2.67
6:07AM
2.44
6:15PM
2.57
6:56AM
2.38
7:07PM
2.47
7:54AM
2.36
8:11PM
2.39
9:02AM
2.40
9:24PM
2.36
10:12AM
2.51
10:40PM
2.41
11:18AM
2.69
11:48PM
2.53
12:16PM
2.89
12:48AM
2.69
1:08PM
3.06
1:41AM
2.82
1:58PM
3.17
2:31AM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
0.52
10:37PM
0.30
10:44AM
0.56
11:13PM
0.36
11:22AM
0.63
11:53PM
0.44
12:04PM
0.72
12:39AM
0.53
12:56PM
0.81
1:33AM
0.62
2:01PM
0.87
2:37AM
0.68
3:16PM
0.86
3:46AM
0.67
4:32PM
0.75
4:53AM
0.61
5:40PM
0.56
5:55AM
0.49
6:38PM
0.34
6:51AM
0.37
7:31PM
0.15
7:43AM
0.27
8:19PM
0.00
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise5:20--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--
Sunset-5:43--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
2792101610713228--121-2433415--11-1123223
Temp. °C292826292825262626282726292827282927282827282827292927292927292927292927
Feels °C (?)333231333129302931323031333131313231333232333131333231343231343231343332

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°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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