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Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryModerate 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
698 | 684 | 612 | 565 | 490 | 406 | 387 | 330 | 252 | 247 | 217 | 143 | 143 | 154 | 130 | 122 | 140 | 140 | 307 | 300 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 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) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 |
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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.











