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Lat Long: 9.90° N 82.98° W

Barco Quebrado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barco Quebrado sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.4° 

Barco Quebrado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barco Quebrado surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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8
0.9
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8
0.9
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8
0.9
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8
0.8
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
267
212
130
103
112
106
105
103
78
60
48
32
32
78
91
123
157
110
88
88
70
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NNW
10
N
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
SW
5
E
10
ENE
5
W
0
ESE
5
ENE
5
W
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
5
N
10
N
5
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Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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off
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:02PM0.43m
3:43AM0.25m
1:41PM0.42m
4:37AM0.24m
2:20PM0.41m
5:24AM0.23m
2:57PM0.40m
6:10AM0.23m
3:33PM0.39m
6:57AM0.23m
4:04PM0.38m
7:43AM0.24m
4:30PM0.37m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.02m
7:46AM0.22m
9:37PM0.00m
8:23AM0.21m
10:13PM-0.00m
8:57AM0.20m
10:47PM0.01m
9:30AM0.20m
11:20PM0.03m
10:03AM0.20m
11:52PM0.05m
10:39AM0.21m
00:22AM0.08m
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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28
26
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29
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29
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Feels °C
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31
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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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