Playa Negra surf break

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 May 2026 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
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Playa Negra surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
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)
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
698
684
612
565
490
406
387
330
252
247
217
143
143
154
130
122
140
140
307
300
258
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NW
10
W
0
NE
5
ENE
5
SW
0
NNE
10
ENE
5
SW
0
NW
10
N
5
W
0
W
5
NE
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
off
High Tide
12:50PM0.20m
11:14PM0.43m
11:50PM0.43m
00:29AM0.42m
1:08AM0.42m
1:47AM0.42m
2:23AM0.42m
2:54AM0.41m
Low Tide
2:15PM0.20m
7:59AM0.05m
8:35AM0.02m
9:09AM0.00m
9:41AM-0.01m
10:13AM-0.00m
10:43AM0.01m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
8
11
3
2
2
2
1
5
2
4
3
1
4
3
4
Temp °C
29
28
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
33
32
30
31
31
28
31
31
29
31
32
30
33
32
32
33
33
32
33
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
698
684
612
565
490
406
387
330
252
247
217
143
143
154
130
122
140
140
307
300
258
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
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
12
12
0
0
12
0
0
12
0
0
98
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
98
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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