Playa Negra Surf Break

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
29.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 14th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
179
171
222
261
230
450
441
576
588
576
490
424
354
244
255
307
362
378
362
363
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
NE
5
W
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
W
5
WNW
10
NW
5
W
5
NW
10
N
10
W
5
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
N
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:53AM0.16m
10:12PM0.50m
1:17PM0.15m
11:06PM0.52m
00:01AM0.53m
00:56AM0.53m
4:34PM0.21m
1:50AM0.52m
5:03PM0.25m
2:43AM0.49m
5:42PM0.29m
3:37AM0.45m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.15m
6:44AM0.03m
2:17PM0.15m
7:39AM-0.01m
8:29AM-0.03m
9:15AM-0.04m
5:56PM0.20m
9:58AM-0.04m
8:32PM0.22m
10:39AM-0.01m
10:02PM0.22m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
 mm
2
1
4
14
1
2
1
4
1
6
3
Temp °C
29
29
28
30
30
27
28
29
27
27
27
25
28
28
26
28
26
24
28
27
26
Feels °C
33
33
33
33
33
31
31
33
31
31
30
28
31
31
29
30
28
27
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
179
179
171
222
261
230
450
441
576
588
576
490
424
354
244
255
307
362
378
362
363
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
98
0
0
12
0
12
12
0
0
12
0
0
12
0
0
122
12
12
12
0
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Rating
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2
2
2
3
3
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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2
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Rating
(10 max)
3
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
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3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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.

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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