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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Isla Uvita surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ENE swell.

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 Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
354
354
280
177
169
169
175
179
188
184
230
267
267
431
422
339
422
398
422
346
331
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
SW
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
W
10
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
15
NW
15
N
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
N
10
ENE
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
10:57PM0.34m
11:33PM0.34m
00:11AM0.34m
00:49AM0.33m
1:27AM0.33m
2:05AM0.31m
2:42AM0.30m
Low Tide
8:11AM-0.09m
8:56AM-0.11m
9:35AM-0.11m
10:08AM-0.12m
10:36AM-0.11m
10:59AM-0.11m
11:16AM-0.10m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
30
32
33
32
32
32
32
31
31
32
32
32
31
31
31
32
31
33
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
354
354
280
177
169
169
175
179
188
184
230
267
267
431
422
339
422
398
422
346
331
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)
0.3
WSW
2
Energy kJ
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
7
0
175
0
0
19
7
19
19
0
19
125
7
19
126
7
19
125
0
0
292
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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