Playa Negra Surf Break
Lat Long: 10.18° N 85.82° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Playa Negra

Issued: 5 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
30.6° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Playa Negra surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,725 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
0
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.7
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
2.2
WSW
9
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1227
1351
973
894
1842
1722
1682
1401
1115
1074
871
727
614
799
1255
2436
2024
1978
1638
933
749
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SSE
0
SE
10
SW
5
ESE
0
ENE
5
NE
5
SE
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
W
10
WNW
5
S
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:40PM2.25m
5:16AM2.07m
5:19PM2.19m
5:56AM2.05m
5:58PM2.12m
6:37AM2.04m
6:39PM2.04m
7:19AM2.05m
7:24PM1.97m
8:04AM2.08m
8:16PM1.92m
8:53AM2.13m
9:13PM1.89m
9:46AM2.20m
Low Tide
11:03PM0.35m
11:11AM0.60m
11:40PM0.40m
11:52AM0.66m
00:18AM0.46m
12:35PM0.71m
00:57AM0.52m
1:23PM0.73m
1:38AM0.58m
2:15PM0.73m
2:25AM0.61m
3:13PM0.69m
3:18AM0.61m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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heavy rain
light rain
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
 mm
8
2
2
4
8
4
2
6
6
11
36
26
10
14
1
1
Temp °C
29
26
29
28
26
27
26
26
28
27
26
25
24
25
26
28
26
29
28
27
29
Feels °C
33
29
34
32
31
32
31
30
30
28
30
29
26
29
29
30
30
32
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.7
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
2.3
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
9
2
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
1.8
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
1227
1351
973
894
1842
1722
1682
1401
1115
1074
688
727
499
517
499
2436
2024
882
778
514
443
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
5
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.4
SSW
12
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
19
1.6
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
70
30
509
723
149
143
49
56
68
46
871
720
614
638
1255
441
573
1978
1638
933
749
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SW
14
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
Energy kJ
8
162
47
30
29
21
147
86
84
46
28
143
268
799
463
30
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
2
7
0
7
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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Information about the Playa Negra Surf forecast

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

Playa Negra is 41 km (25 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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