Carate

Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica

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8:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality:
GOOD

Current Conditions

GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Small 1.7ft waves with quality 12s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
2
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
1.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
12s
💨
Wind Speed
2kt
🌡️
Air Temp
24°C
💨
Wind Gusts
2kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.1mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.9ft @ 15s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Carate is an exposed beach break in Golfo Dulce that is often working and offers both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell combined with offshore winds from the north-northeast. The spot is unlikely to be crowded, even when the surf is on, but surfers should be aware of rips and rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in May.

Best Swell: S
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SW
Wind: NNE

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