Playa Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.18° N 85.82° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
30.3°C
2.2° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
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15
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14
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SW
14
0.9
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14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
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20
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.7
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13
0.8
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18
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19
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18
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17
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Energy kJ
823
620
418
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317
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239
236
224
167
396
621
614
516
679
582
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498
421
480
Wind (km/h)
20
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E
15
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20
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15
SW
5
E
15
NE
15
WSW
5
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5
NNE
15
WSW
5
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ENE
5
WSW
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NE
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NW
5
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10
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20
SE
15
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High Tide
6:09PM2.12m
6:25AM2.25m
6:51PM1.97m
7:08AM2.10m
7:39PM1.83m
7:57AM1.97m
8:36PM1.73m
8:57AM1.87m
9:46PM1.68m
10:07AM1.84m
10:59PM1.73m
11:15AM1.87m
11:59PM1.84m
Low Tide
12:04PM0.33m
00:11AM0.47m
12:46PM0.47m
00:52AM0.61m
1:32PM0.60m
1:39AM0.74m
2:27PM0.71m
2:36AM0.85m
3:33PM0.78m
3:48AM0.91m
4:43PM0.78m
5:02AM0.88m
5:44PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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31
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Feels °C
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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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