Raps Surf Report & Forecast

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
4
ft
🌊
SWELL
HEIGHT
4ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
17s
💨
WIND GUSTS
3kt
🌡️
AIR TEMP
28°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.4ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 4.0ft swell with long-period 17s ground swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-4.3ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft12sS4ktSE4kt29°C29°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft14sS4ktSE5kt29°C30°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.7ft15sSSW5ktSE5kt29°C30°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt29°C30°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
3.2ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt29°C30°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3.4ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3.7ft17sSSW6ktSSE6kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft17sSSW5ktSE5kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft17sSSW4ktSE4kt28°C30°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft17sSSW3ktESE3kt28°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft17sSSW3ktE3kt28°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW4ktENE3kt28°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft16sSSW4ktNE4kt28°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
4.1ft16sSSW5ktNE4kt28°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
4.1ft16sSSW6ktNE5kt28°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
4.1ft16sSSW6ktNE6kt28°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
4.2ft16sSSW5ktN5kt28°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW5ktNW4kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft16sSSW4ktW3kt29°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW4ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW5ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
4.3ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft16sSSW5ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 4.1-4.3ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.0ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.5ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.6ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POOR3 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.3ft 💨 6-23kt 🌡️ 29-31°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.0ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt SE
Water Temperature:29-30°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Raps is an exposed reef break in Guanacaste that offers very consistent waves. It works best with offshore winds from the east and groundswells from the southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a southwest swell combines with offshore winds from the east. The spot is typically uncrowded, even during strong swells, but surfers should be cautious of urchins, rips, rocks, and sharks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during the summer months, particularly in July.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: Cuajiniquil | County: Santa Cruz | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50306 | Road: Calle Playa Manzanillo | Full Address: Calle Playa Manzanillo, Cuajiniquil, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 50306, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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