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Playa Negra Surf Forecast
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Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Negra this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 20th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 24th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 16 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 74 | 96 | 192 | 202 | 187 | 158 | 158 | 142 | 116 | 129 | 122 | 126 | 178 | 173 | 207 | 207 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:36AM 0.42 | 12:11PM 0.42 | 12:48PM 0.42 | 1:26PM 0.41 | 2:02PM 0.41 | 2:34PM 0.41 | 7:51AM 0.25 | 3:02PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:18PM 0.06 | 8:50PM 0.02 | 9:21PM -0.00 | 9:52PM -0.01 | 10:23PM -0.01 | 10:53PM -0.00 | 8:44AM 0.25 | 11:21PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
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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 12 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Limon? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Negra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changuinola which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Siquirres and Turrialba.
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