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Rio Claro Surf Forecast
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Rio Claro surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 24 Apr 2025 CST
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 Thursday (Apr 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 12 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Claro over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 394 | 319 | 428 | 823 | 832 | 1346 | 1179 | 1360 | 2396 | 1961 | 1961 | 1961 | 1484 | 1294 | 1278 | 904 | 822 | 669 | 660 | 651 | 640 | 808 | 662 | 661 | 492 | 773 | 319 | 208 | 243 | 206 | 255 | 428 | 742 | 619 | 561 | 469 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 2.60 | 12:07AM 2.50 | 12:33PM 2.84 | 1:03AM 2.69 | 1:23PM 3.07 | 1:54AM 2.86 | 2:11PM 3.23 | 2:43AM 2.99 | 2:58PM 3.32 | 3:31AM 3.05 | 3:46PM 3.31 | 4:20AM 3.03 | 4:34PM 3.21 | 5:09AM 2.94 | 5:24PM 3.04 | 6:01AM 2.80 | 6:16PM 2.82 | 6:57AM 2.64 | 7:13PM 2.60 | 7:58AM 2.50 | 8:16PM 2.40 | 9:05AM 2.40 | 9:26PM 2.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.62 | 6:13AM 0.53 | 6:54PM 0.36 | 7:06AM 0.36 | 7:44PM 0.13 | 7:56AM 0.21 | 8:32PM -0.05 | 8:45AM 0.11 | 9:19PM -0.15 | 9:33AM 0.08 | 10:07PM -0.16 | 10:22AM 0.12 | 10:55PM -0.07 | 11:13AM 0.24 | 11:45PM 0.08 | 12:06PM 0.42 | 12:38AM 0.28 | 1:04PM 0.61 | 1:36AM 0.48 | 2:08PM 0.78 | 2:39AM 0.65 | 3:20PM 0.88 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 4 | - | 6 | 2 | - | 6 | - | - | 16 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat 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.
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