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Isla Uvita Surf Forecast
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Isla Uvita surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isla Uvita in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 15th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Uvita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | |
202 | 165 | 165 | 207 | 230 | 293 | 370 | 528 | 596 | 559 | 475 | 480 | 469 | 475 | 497 | 497 | 465 | 422 | 346 | 309 | 331 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:57PM0.36m | 11:00AM-0.00m | 10:46PM0.40m | 1:15PM-0.01m | 11:38PM0.42m | 00:33AM0.43m | 1:29AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.05m | 2:25AM0.42m | 5:16PM0.09m | 3:20AM0.39m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM-0.06m | 2:17PM-0.02m | 7:23AM-0.10m | 2:33PM-0.01m | 8:17AM-0.14m | 9:05AM-0.16m | 9:50AM-0.18m | 6:32PM0.05m | 10:32AM-0.18m | 8:11PM0.06m | 11:13AM-0.17m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:46 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 202 | 165 | 165 | 207 | 230 | 293 | 370 | 528 | 596 | 559 | 475 | 480 | 469 | 475 | 497 | 497 | 465 | 422 | 346 | 309 | 331 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 249 | 0 | 19 | 125 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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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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