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High-pressure system to bring tall waves to Costa Rica’s Caribbean, North Pacific coasts

L. Arias - February 27, 2017

Choppy seas and tall waves with strong breaks will likely continue until Sunday, oceanographers from the University of Costa Rica said.

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Big waves, rip currents hit Pacific beaches

L. Arias - September 21, 2016

Waves of up to 3.20 meters (10.5 feet) are hitting Puntarenas beaches this week. Beachgoers and coastal residents are urged to exercise caution and prepare for potential flooding.

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Big waves expected at Costa Rica’s northern Pacific, Caribbean beaches

L. Arias - February 25, 2016

Waves could reach 4.1 meters (13.7 feet) on Sunday at Guanacaste beaches and along the Nicoya Peninsula.

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‘Extreme’ Pacific winds create dangerous conditions for boaters, swimmers

The Tico Times - February 9, 2016

Costa Rican authorities forecast gusts of more than 88 km/h on the northern Pacific coast, creating dangerous conditions for boating.

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

L. Arias - December 25, 2015

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.

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Big waves expected at Costa Rica’s central Pacific beaches this weekend

L. Arias - July 17, 2015

Powerful waves and rip currents started hitting beaches in the Pacific province of Puntarenas on Friday and will continue throughout the weekend. Oceanographers forecast a new stronger swell likely will bring even bigger waves to Puntarenas starting next Thursday.

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