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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 Friday 15 Aug 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 Friday (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 15) at 7PM. 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 (Fri 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 212 | 161 | 117 | 86 | 91 | 61 | 45 | 41 | 41 | 64 | 54 | 89 | 114 | 80 | 57 | 38 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:51PM 0.47 | 7:17AM 0.20 | 6:37PM 0.48 | 8:41AM 0.18 | 7:30PM 0.48 | 9:50AM 0.16 | 8:27PM 0.47 | 10:52AM 0.16 | 9:27PM 0.46 | 11:51AM 0.18 | 10:27PM 0.45 | 12:47PM 0.20 | 11:25PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:19AM 0.13 | 1:19AM 0.06 | 11:51AM 0.13 | 2:13AM 0.05 | 12:23PM 0.13 | 3:12AM 0.04 | 12:56PM 0.13 | 4:20AM 0.05 | 1:31PM 0.15 | 5:36AM 0.06 | 2:10PM 0.17 | 6:46AM 0.07 | 3:00PM 0.19 | ||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Limon
Continuing clean conditions at Playa Negra (calm at Cahuita wx 2 km from Playa Negra). A 1.1m swell from the ENE
2 h 28 min ago
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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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