Isla Uvita surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

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Isla Uvita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Isla Uvita sea temperature is
29.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Uvita this week:

The surf forecast for Isla Uvita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Isla Uvita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 6AM. 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+) 6AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Uvita over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
212
197
133
243
255
294
445
435
360
563
531
520
590
469
404
346
339
363
339
324
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
SE
10
ENE
5
S
0
ESE
15
NE
5
SE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
N
5
N
10
W
10
NW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NNW
10
N
10
W
10
NW
5
NNE
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:09AM0.29m
7:22PM0.10m
4:47AM0.27m
7:26PM0.13m
5:25AM0.23m
7:42PM0.16m
6:06AM0.19m
8:06PM0.21m
6:53AM0.14m
8:37PM0.26m
7:52AM0.09m
9:14PM0.31m
9:12AM0.03m
Low Tide
12:17PM-0.09m
9:53PM0.09m
12:35PM-0.08m
11:17PM0.09m
12:52PM-0.07m
00:41AM0.08m
1:07PM-0.06m
2:09AM0.06m
1:22PM-0.05m
3:39AM0.03m
1:38PM-0.04m
5:06AM-0.01m
1:57PM-0.03m
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
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5:44
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
1
1
3
1
1
1
5
5
3
3
3
4
3
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
32
32
32
31
32
31
30
32
30
30
31
31
29
31
31
30
30
30
29
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
212
212
197
133
243
255
294
445
435
360
563
531
520
590
469
404
346
339
363
339
324
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)
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
126
0
0
399
0
0
109
0
19
7
0
19
305
0
19
19
0
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Isla Uvita Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Isla Uvita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Isla Uvita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isla Uvita 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 (Isla Uvita) 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 Isla Uvita 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 Isla Uvita, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Turrialba, Changuinola and Guapiles.

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