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Playa Negra Surf Forecast
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Playa Negra Surf Forecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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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 Thursday (Sep 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 22nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 96 | 126 | 154 | 117 | 123 | 114 | 61 | 77 | 59 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 31 | 50 | 47 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 110 | 129 | 112 | 109 | 112 | 74 | 56 | 47 | 66 | 86 | 151 | 140 | 123 | 85 | 38 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:50PM 0.43 | 8:44AM 0.19 | 5:28PM 0.44 | 9:24AM 0.18 | 6:13PM 0.45 | 9:54AM 0.19 | 7:06PM 0.45 | 10:22AM 0.21 | 8:13PM 0.44 | 10:56AM 0.25 | 9:35PM 0.41 | 11:35AM 0.30 | 11:00PM 0.39 | 12:16PM 0.35 | 12:20AM 0.36 | 12:59PM 0.40 | 1:36AM 0.33 | 1:42PM 0.44 | 2:52AM 0.30 | 2:26PM 0.47 | 4:08AM 0.28 | 3:11PM 0.47 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:43AM 0.18 | 12:54AM 0.04 | 11:07AM 0.17 | 1:35AM 0.04 | 11:37AM 0.17 | 2:19AM 0.06 | 12:20PM 0.17 | 3:05AM 0.08 | 1:19PM 0.19 | 3:55AM 0.10 | 2:33PM 0.20 | 4:49AM 0.13 | 4:09PM 0.22 | 5:45AM 0.15 | 6:19PM 0.20 | 6:41AM 0.17 | 8:01PM 0.15 | 7:34AM 0.18 | 9:08PM 0.09 | 8:24AM 0.19 | 10:03PM 0.04 | 9:11AM 0.19 | 10:52PM 0.00 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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