Playa Negra Surf Forecast

/ Limon (15 surf breaks) /

Costa Rica (96 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (9.76° N 82.87° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (EST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Tue 16th Sep)	2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf	7PM (Tue 16th Sep)	2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful	4PM (Wed 17th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	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	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	7	7	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	7	6	6	8	13	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	67	64	96	120	151	130	130	112	74	56	56	46	32	32	17	14	13	26	55	57	77
Wind (km/h)	NNW	SSE	W	NW	NNW	NW	SW	NE	SW	NW	ENE	SSW	N	NE	WSW	NNE	NE	W	N	NE	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross	glass	glass	off	glass	glass	glass	glass	on	glass	glass	on	glass	glass	on	glass
High Tide / height (m)			8:06PM 0.43	10:28AM 0.22		9:12PM 0.41	11:18AM 0.24		10:19PM 0.38	12:02PM 0.28		11:25PM 0.36	12:41PM 0.31		12:30AM 0.34		1:16PM 0.34	1:36AM 0.32		1:49PM 0.37	2:43AM 0.30
Low Tide / height (m)	12:59PM 0.16		3:35AM 0.07		1:45PM 0.18		4:38AM 0.11	2:43PM 0.21		5:46AM 0.14	4:11PM 0.23		6:45AM 0.16	6:57PM 0.22		7:31AM 0.18		8:20PM 0.18	8:07AM 0.20		9:13PM 0.14

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-
Sunset	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:29	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:27	-

Rain (mm)	6	2	-	2	8	2	-	4	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	6	1	2	1
Temp. °C	27	27	26	27	26	25	27	26	24	27	27	26	28	29	27	28	28	26	28	28	26
Feels °C (?)	31	30	30	31	28	29	30	30	27	30	30	30	32	32	31	32	31	30	31	31	30

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Limon

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Playa Negra (calm at Cahuita wx 2 km from Playa Negra). A 0.8m swell from the NE
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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.