SundayDay 1
3.9 ft- Primary swell
- 3.4 ft · 9.9 s · S
- Wind max
- 4.7 mph · NE
Puntarenas · Central Pacific Costa Rica
Boca Barranca
surf report.
A celebrated Central Pacific left with a very different rhythm from the beach breaks farther south.
The next three days
Wave energy,
at a glance.
UpdatedAug 23 · 9:32 PM
MondayDay 2
3.8 ft- Primary swell
- 3.0 ft · 9.9 s · S
- Wind max
- 4.4 mph · W
TuesdayDay 3
3.4 ft- Primary swell
- 2.5 ft · 9.4 s · S
- Wind max
- 4.6 mph · NE
Model data: PacIOOS WaveWatch III + NOAA GFS. Values describe model grid conditions, not guaranteed breaking-wave face height.
The local read
What the numbers
do not tell you.
A destination wave rather than a casual add-on. Swell angle, river flow and local conditions can change the equation quickly.
- Break
- River-mouth point
- Best suited to
- Experienced longboarders when it lines up
- Access note
- Access and water quality can change around the river mouth; verify locally before going.
Continue down the coast
