No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeBig wavesSurf's up: Caribbean beaches to see large waves over the weekend

Surf’s up: Caribbean beaches to see large waves over the weekend

Costa Rica’s Caribbean beaches in the province of Limón are expected to see waves up to 3.1 meters (10.3 feet) starting Friday and likely continuing through the weekend, the University of Costa Rica’s Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (CIMAR) reported.

Oceanographer Omar Lizano said conditions producing tall waves likely would be caused by a high pressure system that originated in the northern Atlantic, and which will bring swells and strong gusts to Costa Rica.

CIMAR’s forecast adds that waves on Saturday will slightly decrease to 2.9 meters (9.7 ft), but will build up again to 3 meters starting early Sunday.

Beaches along Costa Rica’s northern Pacific also will see tall waves over the weekend, but experts say they will be smaller than those in the Caribbean.

Waves in the northern region of Guanacaste will reach maximum heights of 2.1 meters (7 ft) at several beaches, including Bahía Salinas, Tamarindo and Sámara.

Beaches along the central and south Pacific will have waves up to 2 meters (6.7 ft), mainly in Pavones, Quepos and Puntarenas. Waves along the coastline in the Gulf of Nicoya are expected to reach a maximum height of up to one meter (3.3 ft).

Officials from the National Emergency Commission advised beachgoers to use caution, and they warned owners of small boats about choppy sea conditions.

Experts also recommend beachgoers ask local residents about risks at beaches while visiting, including the presence of rip currents, swells and other conditions that could pose a risk.

Trending Now

Family Beach Day in Costa Rica Exploring Tidepools and Wildlife

My two sons couldn’t be more different. They look completely different. They act completely differently. They eat different foods. They have different interests. This...

Costa Rica Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Landslides

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued a warning on Thursday about persistent heavy rains and thunderstorms affecting much of Costa Rica.These conditions are the...

Costa Rica Faces a Must-Win for a Place in 2026 World Cup

Costa Rica's national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their...

U.S. Labeled Terrorists Escape Guatemalan Jail Amid Homicide Surge

Guatemala City – Authorities in Guatemala confirmed on Sunday that 20 high-ranking members of the Barrio 18 gang broke out of the Fraijanes II...

Starbucks Honors Costa Rica’s Coffee Roots in October Festivities

Coffee runs deep in our veins, a tradition that started in the 1700s and shapes our country's economy and culture today. This October, Starbucks...

Costa Rica Reports First Yellow Fever Case in 70 Years

Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the country's first case of yellow fever in almost seven decades. The Ministry of Health announced the...
L. Arias
L. Arias
Reporter | The Tico Times |
spot_img
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica