Boca Barranca Surf Report & Forecast
Caldera, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
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4
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🌊 SWELL
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4.3
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
4.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.4ft @
13s
13s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 18s | SSW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 22°C | 29°C | 1.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0.9mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0.6mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 5kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0.2mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 5kt | 19°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | N | 5kt | 22°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NW | 4kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | WNW | 4kt | 29°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | W | 4kt | 30°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | W | 5kt | 31°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | W | 6kt | 32°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | W | 6kt | 31°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | W | 6kt | 30°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | W | 7kt | 29°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | WNW | 6kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | NW | 6kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-4.8ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 20-32°C
Sunday
Apr 5EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.9-4.5ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 20-32°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-3.9ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 19-33°C
Tuesday
Apr 7EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.3ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 20-33°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.9ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 20-34°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.7ft 💨 4-5kt 🌡️ 20-33°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.4ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt NNE
Water Temperature:29°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Boca Barranca is a sheltered left-hand point break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers unreliable waves. The most favorable conditions are a south-southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the east-northeast. The break works best around low tide. The spot is sometimes crowded, and surfers should be aware of rips and pollution. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in June.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Rocks and Sand
Location: City: Caldera | County: Esparza | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60206 | Road: Calle Doña Ana | Full Address: Paradero Turístico Doña Ana, Calle Doña Ana, Caldera, Esparza, Puntarenas, 60206, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE
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