Rio Claro Surf Report & Forecast
Bahía Drake, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
2
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
3.7
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
3.7ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
22°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.3ft @
12s
12s
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 | 2.3ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NW | 3kt | 24°C | 30°C | 0.5mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NW | 3kt | 24°C | 30°C | 0.4mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNW | 3kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 25°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 16s | SSW | 2kt | SSE | 2kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | SSE | 2kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | S | 3kt | 30°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SSW | 3kt | 30°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SSW | 4kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | SW | 4kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | WSW | 5kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | WSW | 5kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 16s | SSW | 3kt | W | 4kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-4.1ft 💨 2-4kt 🌡️ 23-28°C
Sunday
Apr 5EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-3.8ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 23-29°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-3.3ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 23-29°C
Tuesday
Apr 7EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.8ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 24-29°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 24-30°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.0-2.3ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 24-30°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.7ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:2-5kt NW
Water Temperature:30°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Rio Claro is an exposed left-hand point break in Golfo Dulce that offers pretty consistent surf. The most favorable conditions are a south-southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the north. The spot is rarely crowded, but surfers should be aware of urchins, rocks, and sharks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in May.
Best Swell Direction: N
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Bahía Drake | County: Osa | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60506 | Road: Sendero Drake | Full Address: Sendero Drake, Punta Rio Claro, Bahía Drake, Osa, Puntarenas, 60506, 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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