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Playa Negra Surf Forecast
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Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 11 May 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Negra this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 142 | 243 | 254 | 238 | 362 | 362 | 470 | 460 | 497 | 475 | 480 | 422 | 354 | 300 | 238 | 184 | 158 | 176 | 151 | 117 | 98 | 67 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 39 | 28 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:32AM 0.41 | 1:07AM 0.41 | 1:42AM 0.41 | 2:15AM 0.41 | 2:46AM 0.42 | 8:26PM 3:14AM 0.25 0.42 | 8:34PM 3:42AM 0.26 0.42 | 8:50PM 0.27 | 4:13AM 0.42 | 8:57PM 0.30 | 4:47AM 0.40 | 8:55PM 0.33 | 5:29AM 0.36 | 8:51PM 0.37 | 6:23AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:33AM 0.07 | 9:04AM 0.04 | 9:35AM 0.01 | 10:06AM -0.01 | 10:37AM -0.01 | 11:08AM -0.00 | 8:49PM 0.25 | 11:37AM 0.02 | 9:54PM 0.26 | 12:05PM 0.04 | 10:55PM 0.26 | 12:32PM 0.07 | 11:57PM 0.27 | 12:58PM 0.09 | 1:04AM 0.26 | 1:23PM 0.12 | 2:17AM 0.24 | 1:48PM 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 23 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Negra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Negra surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Negra) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Negra may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Limon? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Negra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changuinola which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Siquirres and Turrialba.
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