Puerto Caldera surf forecast

Caldera · Puntarenas · Costa Rica

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Left that peels along the rocks and sand beside the Caldera port jetty, near Boca Barranca; a fun long ride when a south swell wraps into the gulf.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, S

Best wind

E, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

April-October (south swell season)

Typical size

1-2 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

jetty and rocks; boat traffic; pollution

Nearby spots

• Boca Barranca, Puntarenas
• Playa Escondida, Jaco
• Playa Jaco, Jaco
• Roca Loca, Jaco
• Playa Hermosa, Jaco
• Esterillos Oeste, Esterillos

Questions

Is Puerto Caldera good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (jetty and rocks; boat traffic). Beginners nearby can try Playa Jaco, Jaco.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Puerto Caldera?

SW, S swell, E, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2 m.

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