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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 02 Nov 2024 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 (Nov 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raps in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 2nd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 3rd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 4th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raps over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 234 | 280 | 205 | 371 | 636 | 582 | 951 | 908 | 293 | 619 | 579 | 396 | 263 | 268 | 391 | 670 | 919 | 813 | 917 | 551 | 529 | 322 | 290 | 240 | 301 | 301 | 336 | 318 | 208 | 271 | 213 | 140 | 136 | 147 | 147 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 2.16 | 3:27AM 2.38 | 3:56PM 2.15 | 4:02AM 2.36 | 4:32PM 2.11 | 4:38AM 2.31 | 5:09PM 2.06 | 5:15AM 2.25 | 5:48PM 2.01 | 5:55AM 2.18 | 6:33PM 1.97 | 6:41AM 2.11 | 7:25PM 1.97 | 7:37AM 2.04 | 8:25PM 2.00 | 8:42AM 1.99 | 9:30PM 2.09 | 9:54AM 2.00 | 10:35PM 2.23 | 11:04AM 2.06 | 11:35PM 2.39 | 12:07PM 2.16 | 12:31AM 2.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:13AM 0.27 | 9:17PM 0.44 | 9:48AM 0.25 | 9:51PM 0.45 | 10:23AM 0.27 | 10:26PM 0.49 | 10:59AM 0.32 | 11:02PM 0.54 | 11:37AM 0.38 | 11:42PM 0.60 | 12:19PM 0.45 | 12:29AM 0.67 | 1:06PM 0.51 | 1:25AM 0.72 | 2:01PM 0.56 | 2:33AM 0.73 | 3:03PM 0.57 | 3:47AM 0.67 | 4:08PM 0.54 | 4:57AM 0.54 | 5:11PM 0.47 | 6:00AM 0.37 | 6:09PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 20 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 144mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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