Barco Quebrado surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

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Barco Quebrado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barco Quebrado sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Barco Quebrado surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barco Quebrado this week:

The surf forecast for Barco Quebrado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barco Quebrado in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barco Quebrado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
622
470
378
354
300
247
273
233
207
188
188
136
147
179
147
339
346
293
354
346
339
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NW
5
SW
5
W
5
NNE
5
W
5
WNW
5
N
5
SSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
WSW
0
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
5
WSW
5
W
10
N
10
NW
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:51PM0.43m
11:29PM0.42m
00:09AM0.42m
00:47AM0.42m
1:23AM0.41m
6:50PM0.25m
6:42PM0.27m
Low Tide
7:34AM0.02m
8:08AM0.00m
8:41AM-0.01m
9:12AM-0.00m
9:42AM0.01m
7:19PM0.25m
10:10AM0.03m
8:46PM0.27m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
11
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
2
5
Temp °C
25
26
26
27
28
26
28
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
26
29
28
27
29
28
26
28
29
29
31
32
31
31
32
32
33
32
32
33
32
30
33
32
32
33
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
622
470
378
354
300
247
273
233
207
188
188
136
147
179
147
339
346
293
354
346
339
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
8
0
0
117
0
0
8
0
0
121
0
0
8
0
8
117
0
0
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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Information about the Barco Quebrado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barco Quebrado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barco Quebrado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barco Quebrado 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 (Barco Quebrado) 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 Barco Quebrado 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 Barco Quebrado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 63 km (39 miles) away, Changuinola, Turrialba and Guapiles.

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