Playa Negra surf break

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 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
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Playa Negra surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. 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+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
196
187
184
230
219
288
302
346
422
378
316
431
431
387
378
300
230
179
158
150
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
W
10
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
10
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:08AM0.42m
1:47AM0.42m
2:23AM0.42m
2:54AM0.41m
7:43PM0.27m
8:01PM0.30m
8:18PM0.32m
Low Tide
9:09AM0.00m
9:41AM-0.01m
10:13AM-0.00m
10:43AM0.01m
11:10AM0.03m
9:44PM0.27m
11:36AM0.05m
10:48PM0.28m
11:58AM0.08m
11:48PM0.27m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<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
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6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
2
2
10
7
2
3
1
2
5
2
5
2
1
3
3
2
4
7
2
12
25
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
27
25
33
33
32
33
32
31
33
33
31
32
32
31
31
32
30
31
32
30
31
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
184
196
187
184
230
219
288
302
346
422
378
316
431
431
387
378
300
230
179
158
150
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)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
82
0
12
12
0
0
98
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
8
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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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