Playa Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.18° N 85.82° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
30.1° C
1.9° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
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12
0.6
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0.5
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0.4
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18
0.8
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24
0.5
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24
1.1
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21
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
366
361
365
301
293
250
173
161
92
93
86
109
661
271
1015
756
647
1210
Wind (km/h)
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15
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15
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0
NW
10
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20
NE
15
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NE
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NE
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N
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WSW
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High Tide
7:02AM2.45m
7:20PM2.15m
7:48AM2.33m
8:10PM2.00m
8:37AM2.20m
9:04PM1.86m
9:29AM2.09m
10:03PM1.77m
10:25AM2.02m
11:07PM1.72m
11:24AM2.00m
00:08AM1.74m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.24m
1:19PM0.40m
1:27AM0.40m
2:10PM0.51m
2:15AM0.55m
3:04PM0.60m
3:06AM0.68m
4:02PM0.67m
4:03AM0.76m
5:03PM0.69m
5:03AM0.80m
6:02PM0.66m
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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.

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