Playa Negra Surf Break

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Issued: 6 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
29.3° C

1.0°C warmer than 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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. 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+) 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
NE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
528
519
497
440
342
323
258
196
187
235
274
584
497
497
584
508
630
748
696
733
778
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
SW
5
W
5
NNE
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
5
NNW
10
N
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
N
10
W
10
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:51PM0.30m
2:58AM0.39m
6:59PM0.33m
3:26AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
6:56PM0.38m
4:37AM0.27m
6:54PM0.41m
5:26AM0.22m
7:17PM0.44m
6:42AM0.17m
7:57PM0.47m
10:15AM0.14m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.28m
11:01AM0.09m
11:01PM0.27m
11:21AM0.11m
11:59PM0.25m
11:40AM0.12m
00:54AM0.21m
11:59AM0.13m
1:49AM0.17m
12:18PM0.14m
2:47AM0.13m
12:38PM0.13m
3:51AM0.09m
1:00PM0.13m
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:55
 mm
5
8
4
12
6
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
2
6
Temp °C
28
26
27
26
25
28
28
26
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
Feels °C
32
29
30
29
27
31
31
30
31
31
31
32
33
31
32
32
31
32
33
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
NE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
528
519
497
440
342
323
258
196
187
235
274
584
497
497
584
508
630
748
696
733
778
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
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
12
0
12
12
0
0
98
0
0
98
0
12
157
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
12
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
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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