Boca Barranca is Costa Rica long-left lore: a Puntarenas rivermouth point that can produce marathon walls close enough to San Jose to draw a real crowd. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Boca Barranca in Central Pacific Costa Rica.
Live updates:
Lineup Insights
The Wave
Low to mid tide is the best window, with S to SSW swell and N to ENE wind.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Pay for safer parking by the bridge, walk down to the rivermouth, and watch current, pollution, crocodiles, and theft.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.


