Playa Negra Surf Break
Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Playa Negra

Issued: 6 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
29.5° 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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.2
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
354
300
362
470
460
330
258
206
154
117
108
108
113
111
88
103
269
178
95
138
120
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
SE
5
NNE
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
WSW
5
SE
10
E
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
on
off
High Tide
2:54AM0.41m
7:43PM0.27m
8:01PM0.30m
8:18PM0.32m
4:07AM0.36m
8:27PM0.34m
4:36AM0.33m
8:24PM0.37m
5:14AM0.28m
8:20PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.01m
11:10AM0.03m
9:44PM0.27m
11:36AM0.05m
10:48PM0.28m
11:58AM0.08m
11:48PM0.27m
12:19PM0.10m
00:48AM0.26m
12:39PM0.12m
1:50AM0.23m
12:57PM0.14m
2:57AM0.19m
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
 mm
3
5
6
1
7
3
1
10
15
3
9
13
2
4
14
4
4
3
4
Temp °C
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
29
29
26
Feels °C
32
31
31
31
31
30
32
31
31
32
31
30
30
31
30
32
31
30
32
33
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.2
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
354
300
362
470
460
330
258
206
154
117
108
108
113
111
88
103
269
178
95
138
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
12
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
0
12
0
12
12
0
0
120
0
17
98
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
6
9
9
8
8
8
6
6
9
9
9
5
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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