Corralillo
Caldera, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 12.9s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Corralillo hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h375-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Corralillo, scored for your board.
About Corralillo
Corralillo is a point break over sand in Caldera, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE
Corralillo surf FAQ
Is Corralillo good for beginners?+
Corralillo is a point break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Corralillo?+
Different days call for different boards. Corralillo handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Corralillo?+
Corralillo tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Corralillo?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.