Black Beach / Cahuita Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.67° N 82.79° W

Black Beach / Cahuita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Beach / Cahuita sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.6° 

Black Beach / Cahuita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Black Beach / Cahuita surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,154 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Beach / Cahuita this week:

The surf forecast for Black Beach / Cahuita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Beach / Cahuita in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Beach / Cahuita over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at one spot this time – Black Beach / Cahuita. The window kicks off on July 16th, but I gotta be straight with you: the first week is a bit of a tease. The swell is there, size-wise, but it’s just too meaty for this break. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that kind of energy is a handful, so we’re waiting it out.

The real standout action starts at the tail end of the month. Let’s break it down.

The Early Days (July 16th – 22nd)
From the get-go, we’ve got a solid ENE swell running, around 7ft to 7ft, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (873–990 in the morning, peaking at 1088 on Friday morning). The wind is light and cross or cross-off a lot of the time, which would usually be perfect. But here’s the rub: the forecast keeps saying the swell is too big for Black Beach. For a spot that’s generally mellow, anything over 5ft starts to get gnarly for the beginners it’s best for, and we’re sitting well above that. Thursday afternoon (16th) has a moment with a 5 km/h (3 mph) NNE breeze that’s technically onshore but light, and the tide might help, but the size is still an issue. Later in that first week, we see a slight drop. By Saturday the 18th, the afternoon swell drops to 6ft, but the wind swings cross-on and the score plummets – it’s a marginal call. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st keep that 7ft to 7ft swell size with clean conditions at times (Tuesday morning is glassy with a light N wind, and a mod rain sky), but it’s still too big for comfort. We’re just waiting for that swell to back off.

The Shift (July 23rd – July 25th)
The 23rd sees the swell start to drop, with 6ft on Thursday morning and clean cross-off winds. The energy drops to moderate (617), and by Thursday afternoon it’s 6ft with 9-second period and a light W wind – a bit cleaner, but still at the upper end for this break. Friday the 24th is the real change: morning brings 5ft swell from the NE, 9-second period, and light cross-off winds. The combined energy is down to 302 – weak. For a spot like this, that’s a much more manageable size. It’s not a standout, but it’s surfable. Saturday the 25th offers a brief window: morning is glassy with light NNW wind and a 4ft swell from the ENE. Flat and clean, but the energy is weak (235). Afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore breeze and the swell bumping to 5ft, so the morning is the call if you’re desperate.

The Standout Window (July 26th – 31st)
Here’s where it gets good. Sunday the 26th is the best day on offer. The morning is an absolute gem: calm winds, glassy water, and a 6ft ENE swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 566 – moderate and punchy, but not too much. That’s a clean, fun wave for an intermediate surfer, and with light offshore tendencies, it’ll be holding up nicely. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on breeze, but that morning session is the real deal.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are smaller (4ft to 5ft) and the winds get a bit more onshore – Monday morning has a light cross-shore, but the energy is weak (354). Not bad, but not worth the drive. Wednesday the 30th brings a fantastic looking morning: calm, glassy, 5ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period, and weak energy (307). It’s small, but for a clean, longboard-friendly session, that’s a winner. Then we finish strong on Friday the 31st: a 6ft ENE swell at 10 seconds, light cross-off wind, and a clean surface. The energy is back up to 541 – moderate and fun. That’s a solid morning session to close out the outlook.

So, the standout is Sunday morning, July 26th: glassy, 6ft ENE groundswell, clean, and with a moderate energy level that’s perfect for this break. After that, keep an eye on the 30th and 31st for smaller, clean windows. The early days are too big for what this spot is built for, and the second week brings a few smaller days that are worth a look. Keep it on the radar.

Take care of yourselves.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 107mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:57PM0.28m
2:48AM0.46m
4:40PM0.33m
3:47AM0.41m
5:20PM0.38m
4:47AM0.36m
5:59PM0.41m
5:49AM0.30m
6:37PM0.43m
6:56AM0.25m
7:13PM0.44m
8:12AM0.20m
7:49PM0.43m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.03m
8:04PM0.23m
10:24AM0.06m
10:07PM0.23m
11:00AM0.09m
11:36PM0.20m
11:30AM0.12m
00:48AM0.17m
11:55AM0.14m
1:52AM0.14m
12:11PM0.15m
2:51AM0.11m
12:20PM0.16m
3:49AM0.09m
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Information about the Black Beach / Cahuita Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Beach / Cahuita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Beach / Cahuita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Beach / Cahuita 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 (Black Beach / Cahuita) 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 Black Beach / Cahuita 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.

Black Beach / Cahuita is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Changuinola. If you plan a holiday in Limon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changuinola. Changuinola has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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