Playa Negra Surf Break

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Issued: 6 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
28.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
NE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.5
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
440
630
486
395
450
460
528
670
599
604
565
502
388
370
300
235
247
319
311
553
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
WNW
0
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
5
SSW
5
E
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
W
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:20AM0.42m
1:56AM0.42m
7:16PM0.27m
6:51PM0.30m
2:58AM0.39m
6:59PM0.33m
3:26AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
6:56PM0.38m
4:37AM0.27m
Low Tide
9:52AM0.03m
10:17AM0.04m
8:12PM0.27m
10:40AM0.06m
9:54PM0.28m
11:01AM0.09m
11:01PM0.27m
11:21AM0.11m
11:59PM0.25m
11:40AM0.12m
00:54AM0.21m
11:59AM0.13m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
 mm
3
5
2
2
6
1
4
15
5
6
5
5
5
4
1
2
3
Temp °C
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
27
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
25
29
28
26
29
Feels °C
33
31
32
32
31
32
31
31
30
30
29
31
31
30
32
30
27
32
30
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
NE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.5
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.7
ENE
10
Energy kJ
362
440
630
486
395
450
460
528
670
599
604
565
502
388
370
300
235
247
319
311
553
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)
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
278
0
0
157
0
12
98
0
0
12
12
12
12
0
0
12
0
12
12
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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