Playa Negra surf break

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 07 Dec 2025 EST
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Playa Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Dec 07) 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) 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 Friday (Dec 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 7th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 12th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)888888888888888998998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93158143147173169165136103112135279392403351469339235339323311
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
N
10
NNE
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
5
NW
15
N
10
WNW
5
SW
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
W
10
N
10
W
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonoffglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
0.51
5:38AM
0.25
3:10PM
0.48
6:17AM
0.29
4:01PM
0.44
6:56AM
0.33
4:52PM
0.39
7:33AM
0.37
5:49PM
0.33
8:08AM
0.40
7:10PM
0.28
8:42AM
0.42
8:54PM
0.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24PM
-0.05
9:12AM
0.22
11:04PM
-0.02
10:28AM
0.22
11:41PM
0.01
11:37AM
0.23
12:14AM
0.05
12:45PM
0.22
12:41AM
0.10
1:57PM
0.21
1:03AM
0.13
3:25PM
0.19
1:18AM
0.16
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:09--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:10--6:12-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----2----26363----83
Temp. °C272725272725272725282725262625282825282725
Feels °C (?)323029313029313028292928303029303028292928
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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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