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Roca Loca Surf Forecast
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Roca Loca surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 27 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Loca this week:
The surf forecast for Roca Loca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roca Loca in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Loca over the next 12 days.
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1961 | 1961 | 1907 | 1503 | 1310 | 1136 | 902 | 726 | 678 | 669 | 660 | 640 | 817 | 799 | 535 | 471 | 631 | 375 | 312 | 635 | 306 | 193 | 537 | 438 | 796 | 621 | 452 | 465 | 828 | 491 | 1032 | 828 | 778 | 697 | 644 | 602 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 3.04 | 2:48AM 2.78 | 3:04PM 3.13 | 3:37AM 2.83 | 3:52PM 3.12 | 4:25AM 2.82 | 4:41PM 3.04 | 5:15AM 2.74 | 5:31PM 2.88 | 6:07AM 2.62 | 6:23PM 2.68 | 7:03AM 2.48 | 7:19PM 2.47 | 8:03AM 2.35 | 8:21PM 2.29 | 9:08AM 2.26 | 9:29PM 2.16 | 10:15AM 2.24 | 10:38PM 2.10 | 11:15AM 2.27 | 11:41PM 2.11 | 12:07PM 2.33 | 12:34AM 2.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:38PM -0.04 | 8:49AM 0.09 | 9:26PM -0.14 | 9:38AM 0.06 | 10:14PM -0.15 | 10:28AM 0.10 | 11:03PM -0.08 | 11:19AM 0.20 | 11:53PM 0.06 | 12:12PM 0.36 | 12:46AM 0.23 | 1:09PM 0.53 | 1:43AM 0.42 | 2:13PM 0.69 | 2:44AM 0.58 | 3:22PM 0.80 | 3:49AM 0.69 | 4:33PM 0.82 | 4:51AM 0.74 | 5:36PM 0.77 | 5:47AM 0.74 | 6:28PM 0.68 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 35 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Roca Loca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Roca Loca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Roca Loca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roca Loca 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 (Roca Loca) 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 Roca Loca 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 de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Roca Loca, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Esparza which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tejar which is 46 km (29 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, Chacarita and Puntarenas.
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