Puerto Caldera (CRPTC) — marine weather & port guide
Puerto Caldera is a port in Costa Rica at 9°57.0′N 84°43.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SSW wind 2–7 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 9°57.0′N 84°43.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | CRPTC |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Channel depth | 11 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 13 m |
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| Tide range | 3 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Costa_Rica |
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10-day marine forecast — Puerto Caldera
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSW 2–7 kn | 11 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| NE 2–9 kn | 14 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| NW 0–11 kn | 17 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| ESE 3–9 kn | 12 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| ENE 5–8 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| N 1–8 kn | 9 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| NE 1–6 kn | 7 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| NE 6–6 kn | 11 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| NNE 5–5 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| ENE 6–6 kn | 9 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Puerto Caldera right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSW wind 2–7 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Puerto Caldera?
Puerto Caldera is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Puerto Caldera?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 11 m and anchorage depths run about 13 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.