Playa Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.4° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
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NE
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0.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
80
56
36
29
19
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48
84
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130
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53
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47
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54
72
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
N
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SW
5
ESE
10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:39AM0.21m
8:20PM0.36m
11:24AM0.23m
9:22PM0.35m
11:59AM0.26m
10:35PM0.34m
12:26PM0.29m
11:44PM0.32m
12:48PM0.32m
00:51AM0.30m
1:09PM0.36m
1:57AM0.28m
1:34PM0.39m
3:03AM0.26m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.19m
3:34AM0.13m
1:45PM0.22m
4:14AM0.16m
2:49PM0.23m
4:56AM0.18m
4:21PM0.24m
5:38AM0.20m
6:48PM0.22m
6:20AM0.21m
8:16PM0.17m
7:03AM0.22m
9:08PM0.12m
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6:20
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6:28
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 mm
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Temp °C
28
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Feels °C
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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.

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