Camaronal Surf Report & Forecast

Zapotal, Costa Rica

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Current Surf Conditions at Camaronal

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.9
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.9ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
16s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.3ft @
15s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.9ft waves with long-period 16s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-4.3ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 23-33°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft15sSSW1ktNNW1kt25°C31°C0.8mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.6ft16sSSW1ktNNE1kt25°C31°C0.6mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.7ft16sSSW1ktENE1kt25°C31°C0.3mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.8ft17sSSW1ktESE1kt24°C31°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSSW1ktESE1kt24°C31°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sSSW2ktE2kt24°C31°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft17sSSW2ktENE2kt24°C30°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft17sSSW2ktENE2kt23°C30°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft17sSSW2ktNE2kt23°C30°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft17sSSW2ktNE2kt23°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft16sSSW3ktNE3kt23°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW3ktNNE4kt23°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW3ktNNE4kt23°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW3ktNNE4kt24°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft16sSSW3ktNNE4kt26°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft16sSSW3ktNNE4kt28°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft16sSSW3ktE4kt30°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW3ktSE4kt31°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW3ktS3kt33°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW4ktSSW4kt32°C30°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
4.2ft16sSSW5ktSSW4kt32°C30°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
4.2ft16sSSW6ktSSW4kt31°C30°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
4.3ft16sSSW6ktSSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW5ktSSW5kt28°C30°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 4.1-4.3ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.0ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 23-34°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.5ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 23-34°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.6ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 24-35°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-2.6ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.0ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt NNW
Water Temperature:30-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Camaronal is an exposed beach break in Guanacaste that offers reliable surf with both left and right-hand waves. It works best with offshore winds from the north and groundswells from the south-southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a south-southwest swell combines with offshore winds from the north. The spot provides good surf at all tide stages and is typically uncrowded, even during strong swells. Surfers should take caution due to the presence of sharks and crocodiles. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during the winter months, particularly in December.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Zapotal | County: Nandayure | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50903 | Road: Calle Refugio Camaronal | Full Address: Calle Refugio Camaronal, Camaronal, Zapotal, Nandayure, Guanacaste, 50903, 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 DirectionN

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