Playa Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.18° N 85.82° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
30.0°C
2.4° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SSW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
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14
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14
0.9
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14
0.8
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19
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1.3
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1497
1115
1115
883
704
623
614
476
401
312
450
649
799
834
865
1070
929
1031
894
Wind (km/h)
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SE
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E
10
SSW
5
ESE
0
ENE
10
WSW
5
E
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
E
5
NNE
10
WSW
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E
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NE
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SW
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ESE
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E
15
S
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:57AM2.51m
4:23PM2.28m
4:34AM2.44m
5:01PM2.20m
5:11AM2.33m
5:40PM2.09m
5:50AM2.21m
6:22PM1.98m
6:33AM2.08m
7:08PM1.87m
7:20AM1.96m
8:03PM1.79m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.28m
10:16AM0.16m
10:24PM0.33m
10:53AM0.22m
11:01PM0.41m
11:32AM0.32m
11:39PM0.52m
12:12PM0.44m
00:20AM0.64m
12:56PM0.56m
1:07AM0.76m
1:46PM0.67m
2:03AM0.86m
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Temp °C
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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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