Puntarenas · Central Pacific Costa Rica

Caldera
surf report.

A port-area option on the northern edge of this guide, sensitive to swell direction and working conditions.

The next three days

Wave energy,
at a glance.

UpdatedAug 23 · 9:32 PM

3-day outlookWave height & primary swell
Wave height and primary swell forecast for Caldera 3.9 ft 3.8 ft 3.4 ft
SundayDay 1
3.9 ft
Primary swell
3.4 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
4.7 mph · NE
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.

Treat this as a specialist call. Port activity, access and the exact peak matter as much as the forecast numbers.

Break
Jetty and beach setup
Best suited to
Experienced surfers with current local guidance
Access note
Port operations and access rules take priority; check the same day.